Table 3.
Risk factors associated with the presence of neck pain (adjusted for age, sex and body mass index) (n = 740).
| Predictors | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation categorya | ||
| Category 1 | 2.31 (1.42–3.76) | <0.01 |
| Category 2 | 1.48 (1.02–2.13) | 0.04 |
| Category 3 | Reference | Reference |
| Computer hours worked per day | ||
| Less than 6 h | Reference | Reference |
| 6 h or more | 1.61 (1.06–2.46) | 0.03 |
| Female sex | 1.49 (1.06–2.10) | 0.02 |
| Fear avoidance beliefs for work | 1.30 (1.18–1.44) | <0.01 |
| Psychological distress (K6) | 1.11 (1.05–1.18) | <0.01 |
| Cervical flexion range of motion | 0.98 (0.96–1.00) | 0.02 |
a
Category 1 (manager, or senior official), Category 2 (professional, associate professional, technical or others), Category 3 (administrative, secretarial, or personal services).