Table 4.

Linear regression model for effect of retained bullets on depression symptom severity (QIDS-SR) at three months post hospital discharge (n=94)

Variable	β	Sig	95% CI
Injury Severity Score	0.05	.458	(−0.08 – .182)
Number of wounds	0.99	.019	(.164 – 1.81)
Relationship Status **	−1.60	.239	(−4.27 – 1.08)
Education***	−1.41	.358	(−4.45 – 1.63)
How much pain relief did you receive? (0–10 scale representing % relief)	−0.04	.832	(−0.40 – .324)
Presence of retained bullet	3.52	.017	(0.63 – 6.40)

^**Relationship status: Married/living with partner vs. all others

^***Education: High school or greater vs. Non-HS