Table 4.
Multivariable linear regression analysis of the characteristics associated with ability to participate in social activities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
| Variable | Univariate OR (95% CI) | ß Regression Coefficient (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 0.015 (0.01, 0.15) | ||
| Female sex | 7.111 (−0.05, 14.28) | ||
| Educational level | 0.483 (−1.83, 2.80) | ||
| Socioeconomic level | 3.029 (−0.23, 6.29) | ||
| DAS28 | −1.904 (−3.65, −0.15) | −1.251 (−2.27, −0.22) | 0.018 |
| Satisfaction with social roles | 0.609 (0.43, 0.78) | 0.196 (0.01, 0.38) | 0.041 |
| Mobility | 0.279 (0.19, 0.36) | 0.192 (0.11, 0.27) | 0.016 |
| Depression | −0.451 (−0.71, −0.19) | ||
| Company | 1.027 (0.55, 1.53) | ||
| Social isolation | −0.671 (−0.10, −0.30) | −0.332 (−0.59, −0.06) | 0.016 |
| Emotional support | 0.392 (0.12, 0.66) | ||
| Instrumental support | 0.410 (0.16, 0.65) | 0.217 (0.01–0.43) | 0.049 |
| Support via information | 0.535 (0.30, 0.76) |
Nagelkerke R2 = 0.53. The variables included in the equation were age, sex, DAS28, satisfaction with social roles, mobility, depression, company, social isolation, emotional support, instrumental support, and support via information.