Table 2.
Final multivariate regression model: multivariate odds ratio of risk indicators in helicopter pilots and crewmembers self-reporting flight-related neck pain
| Risk indicators | Odds Ratio multivariate | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profession (pilot) | 2.2 | 0.99–4.86 | 0.054 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.0 | 0.98–1.03 | 0.754 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.0 | 0.97–1.05 | 0.548 |
| Total flying hours (h) | 1.0 | 1.0–1.0 | 0.820 |
| Flying hours in the previous year (h) | 1.0 | 0.99–1.00 | 0.586 |
| Average flying hours per month in the previous 3 months (h) | 1.0 | 0.99–1.02 | 0.291 |
| NVG use (yes) | 1.9 | 1.06–3.50 | 0.032 |
| NVG flying hours (h) | 1.0 | 0.99–1.01 | 0.102 |
| Shoulder pain (yes) | 4.9 | 2.48–9.55 | < 0.001 |
| Low back pain (yes) | 2.3 | 1.21–4.31 | 0.011 |