Table 3.
Relationship between pain and WHODAS disability score.
| Variables | Beta coefficient∗ | Std error | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower limit | Upper limit | ||||
| Frequency of pain | |||||
| 2-3 days a week | 11.1 | 1.4 | 8.3 | 13.9 | <0.001 |
| 2-3 times a month | 1.3 | 1.0 | −0.7 | 3.3 | 0.218 |
| Never | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref | · |
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| Severity of pain | |||||
| Severe | 9.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 15.6 | 0.002 |
| Moderate | 6.5 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 10.6 | 0.002 |
| Mild | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref | · |
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| Restriction of activity due to pain | |||||
| Severe | 20.9 | 3.8 | 13.4 | 28.5 | <0.001 |
| Mild to moderate | 8.2 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 12.1 | <0.001 |
| Never | Ref | Ref | Ref | Ref | · |
∗Multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for sociodemographic variables and presence of any comorbid condition.