Table 2.
Comparison of Chronic Pain and No Pain groups on measures of pain and anxiety, rates of interference from pain and medication use
| Measures | Chronic Pain M (SD) | No Pain M (SD) | 95% C.I. | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menstrual pain ratings | 5.05 (3.54) | 3.53 (2.96) | [−2.93, −.10] | 0.04 |
| Pain catastrophizing (PCS-C) | 23.66 (11.90) | 16.23 (8.25) | [−11.9,−2.95] | <0.01 |
| Anxiety sensitivity (CASI) | 30.37 (7.03) | 29.23 (5.09) | [−3.81, 1.54] | 0.40 |
| Cold pressor pain intensity | 5.78 (2.82) | 5.86 (2.64) | [−1.11, 1.26] | 0.89 |
| % of Chronic Pain group answering “yes” | % of No Pain group answering “yes” | χ 2 value | P value | |
| Activity interference due to menstrual pain | 69.2 | 30.8 | 7.58 | <0.01 |
| Takes medication for menstrual cramps | 61.3 | 48.5 | 1.06 | 0.30 |
| Takes hormones or birth control for menstrual cramps | 38.7 | 0 | 15.72 | <0.01 |
| Takes hormones or birth control for other reasons | 29.3 | 0 | 14.68 | <0.01 |
Note. PCS-C = Pain catastrophizing scale for children; CASI = Children's anxiety sensitivity index.