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Table 2 Statistically significant predictors of web-based response from generalized linear mixed model*

From: Predictors of web-based follow-up response in the Prevention of Low Back Pain in the Military Trial (POLM)

Variable

Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

P-value

Age

1.05

(1.02; 1.07)

<.001

Race/Ethnicity

  

   African American vs. Caucasian

.76

(.57; .99)

.046

Education

  

   High school or lower vs. Graduated from college or higher

.54

(.40; .71)

<.001

   Some college vs. Graduated from college or higher

.70

(.54; .91)

.008

Military status

  

   Active vs. Reserve

.68

(.56; .81)

<.001

Smoke Prior to Army

  

   No vs. Yes

1.69

(1.41; 2.03)

<.001

BMI

  

   Increasing 1 unit

.97

(.94; 1.00)

.027

Physical examination

  

   No vs. Yes

.70

(.54; .90)

.006

  1. *The fitted model included all potential predictors and other pre-specified explanatory variables (see text for details); results for the statistically significant predictors are reported here.
  2. POLM, Prevention of Low Back Pain in the Military; BDI, Beck Depression Inventory; BBQ, Back Beliefs Questionnaire; STAI, State-Trait Anxiety Index; PCS, Physical Component Summary of the SF12, MCS, Mental Component Summary of the SF12, Medical Outcomes Survey 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey; BMI, Body Mass Index; PSEP, Psychosocial Educational Program.