Table 4.
Exploring associations with anger and aggression adjusting for all other significant variables previously identified.
| Variable | Anger (DAR-5) | Aggression (WR-4) |
|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Female | 0.20 (0.06–0.65) * | 0.32 (0.07–1.57) |
| Age group | ||
| <35 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 35–44 | 1.38 (0.54–3.54) | 0.59 (0.26–1.32) |
| 45–54 | 1.14 (0.46–2.86) | 0.59 (0.27–1.28) |
| 55+ | 0.98 (0.39–2.46) | 0.31 (0.14–0.70) * |
| Childhood adversity | ||
| Low group | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| High group | 1.35 (0.72–2.53) | 1.37 (0.81–2.33) |
| Feeling supported by family | ||
| Yes | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 1.36 (0.52–3.53) | 2.54 (1.20–5.36) * |
| Relationship status | ||
| In relationship | 1.00 | |
| Single | 0.88 (0.47–1.66) | 0.85 (0.47–1.53) |
| Employment status | ||
| Working | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Not working | 0.88 (0.40–1.94) | 1.34 (0.60–3.03) |
| Ill not working | 1.31 (0.66–2.60) | 1.94 (1.05–3.59) * |
| Functional impairment (WSAS) | ||
| Mild/moderate | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Severe | 1.64 (0.91–2.95) | 1.11 (0.61–2.03) |
| PTSD (PCL-5) | ||
| Not a case | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Case (38+) | 6.06 (3.12–11.77) * | 3.45 (1.14–10.43) * |
| CMD (GHQ-12) | ||
| Not a case | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Case (4+) | 1.87 (1.03–3.38) * | 3.35 (1.63–6.90) * |
| Alcohol (AUDIT) | ||
| Not a case | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Case (16+) | 1.51 (0.73–3.13) | 1.83 (1.02–3.28) * |
Note. * p ≤ 0.05. CMD = Common Mental Health Disorders. OR = Odds Ratio. 95% CI = 95% Confidence Intervals. Odds Ratios adjusted for age, sex, childhood adversity, family support, relationship status, employment status, functional impairment (WSAS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD; PCL-5), CMD (GHQ-12), Alcohol (AUDIT).