Table 2.
Percentages (95% confidence intervals) of neck, shoulder, and the combination of neck and shoulder symptoms in the sample
| Neck Symptoms | Any Symptoms* (n=341) | p value† | Moderate/Severe Symptoms (n=187) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA men (n=140) | 17.1 (11.0, 23.3) | <.001 | 8.6 (3.9, 13.2) | .001 |
| AA women (n=370) | 16.5 (12.7, 20.3) | 9.2 (6.3, 12.1) | ||
| White men (n=396) | 15.7 (12.1, 19.2) | 8.1 (5.4, 10.8) | ||
| White women (n=732) | 26.5 (23.3, 29.7) | 14.9 (12.4, 17.5) | ||
| Total (n=1638) | 20.8 (18.9, 22.8) | 11.4 (9.9, 12.9) |
| Shoulder Symptoms | Any Symptoms* (n=419) | p value† | Moderate/Severe Symptoms (n=230) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA men (n=143) | 24.5 (17.4, 31.5) | .749 | 13.3 (7.7, 18.9) | .374 |
| AA women (n=380) | 25.0 (21.7, 29.3) | 14.2 (10.7, 17.7) | ||
| White men (n=400) | 23.3 (19.1, 27.4) | 11.3 (8.2, 14.4) | ||
| White women (n=749) | 26.2 (23.0, 29.3) | 15.0 (12.4, 17.5) | ||
| Total (n=1672) | 25.1 (23.0, 27.1) | 13.8 (12.1, 15.4) |
| Both Neck and Shoulder | Any Symptoms* (n=206) | p value† | Moderate/Severe Symptoms (n=105) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA men (n=143) | 9.8 (4.9, 14.7) | .001 | 2.8 (0.1, 5.5) | .004 |
| AA women (n=380) | 10.3 (7.2, 13.3) | 5.5 (3.2, 7.8) | ||
| White men (n=400) | 8.5 (5.8, 11.2) | 4.0 (2.1, 5.9) | ||
| White women (n=749) | 15.9 (13.3, 18.5) | 8.5 (6.5, 10.6) | ||
| Total (n=1672) | 12.3 (10.7, 13.9) | 6.3 (5.1, 7.4) |
*
Any symptoms=presence of symptoms of any severity (mild, moderate, or severe)
†
p-value is for the overall comparison of the distribution of neck and shoulder pain among the subgroups.
n for neck symptoms=1638; n for shoulder symptoms=1672