Table 2.
Comparison between Veterans with and without pain data. Data presented as n (%) or mean ± standard deviation.
| Parameter | Subjects with Pain Data (n = 68) | Subjects with No Pain Data (n = 110) | p-Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Impairment | |||
| Yes | 48 (70.6) | 62 (56.4) | 0.08 |
| No | 20 (29.4) | 48 (43.6) | |
| Work Status at C&P Examination | |||
| Inactive | 21 (30.9) | 32 (29.4) | 0.87 |
| Active | 47 (69.1) | 77 (70.6) | |
| Race | |||
| Black | 7 (10.3) | 18 (16.4) | 0.39 |
| Hispanic | 11 (16.2) | 13 (11.8) | |
| Unknown | 3 (4.4) | 8 (7.3) | |
| Other | 4 (5.9) | 2 (1.8) | |
| White | 43 (63.2) | 69 (62.7) | |
| Current Smoker | |||
| Yes | 22 (32.4) | 45 (42.5) | 0.20 |
| No | 46 (67.7) | 61 (57.6) | |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 6 (8.8) | 10 (9.1) | >0.999 |
| Male | 62 (91.2) | 100 (90.9) | |
| Illegal Drug Use | |||
| Yes | 14 (20.6) | 16 (14.6) | 0.31 |
| No | 54 (79.4) | 94 (85.5) | |
| Prescribed Opioid Use | |||
| Yes | 15 (22.1) | 22 (20.0) | 0.85 |
| No | 53 (77.9) | 88 (80.0) | |
| Degree of Depression | |||
| None | 43 (63.2) | 69 (62.7) | 0.18 |
| Mild | 8 (11.8) | 7 (6.9) | |
| Moderate | 11 (16.2) | 8 (7.8) | |
| Moderately Severe | 2 (2.9) | 9 (8.8) | |
| Severe | 4 (5.9) | 9 (8.8) | |
| Age | 34.9 ± 8.6 | 36.2 ± 8.2 | 0.29 |
| BMI | 29.1 ± 4.1 | 29.3 ± 4.1 | 0.76 |
Note: n-values for Work Status at C&P, Current Smoker, and Degree of Depression for Subjects with No Pain Data are 109, 106, and 102, respectively, because of missing data.
*
Fisher exact test for categorical variables and comparison of means for continuous variables.
BMI = body mass index, C&P = compensation and pension.