TABLE 3.
Factors associated with chronic pain in Canadian Veterans
| Independent variables* | Unadjusted OR | 95% CI | Adjusted OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needs help with activities of daily living | ||||
| No | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 18.96 | 15.20–23.64 | 8.36 | 6.54–10.68 |
| Back problems | ||||
| No | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 13.86 | 10.67–18.00 | 7.15 | 5.27–9.71 |
| Arthritis | ||||
| No | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 14.43 | 10.04–20.74 | 5.49 | 3.59–8.40 |
| Gastrointestinal conditions | ||||
| No | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 6.93 | 4.43–10.83 | 2.64 | 1.54–4.51 |
| Age, years | ||||
| 20–29 | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| 30–39 | 2.24 | 1.63–3.10 | 1.55 | 1.05–2.31 |
| 40–49 | 5.23 | 3.93–6.96 | 1.97 | 1.39–2.81 |
| 50–59 | 5.37 | 3.98–7.24 | 1.80 | 1.23–2.65 |
| ≥60 | 3.75 | 2.58–5.45 | 1.20 | 0.71–2.03 |
*
Removed from model in the following order: diabetes, mental health condition, smoking, respiratory condition, hypertension, length of service, alcohol, education, rank, obesity, heart disease, sex, employment, income, social support