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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression analysis regarding influencing factors of suffering from chronic back pain in the last 12 months (=1) or not (=0)

From: Prevalence and influencing factors of chronic back pain among staff at special schools with multiple and severely handicapped children in Germany: results of a cross-sectional study

 

Multivariable logistic regression analysis (n = 362)

Sociodemographic factors

aOR (95%-CI)a

Age (continuous)

1.03 (1.00-1.05)

Health-related factors

 

Current smoker

 

 Yes

2.31 (1.27-4.23)

 Not anymore

1.13 (0.66-1.95)

 Never smoked

(Reference)

Ever had a diagnosed depression/depressive mood

 

 Yes

1.85 (1.12-3.06)

 No

(Reference)

Work-related exposures

 

Carrying and lifting heavy loads (> 20 kg)

 

 Frequently

2.69 (1.53-4.75)

 Sometimes

1.26 (0.68-2.34)

 Rarely/Never

(Reference)

Exposure to environmental impacts

 

 Frequently

2.18 (1.26-3.76)

 Sometimes

1.76 (0.98-3.13)

 Rarely/Never

(Reference)

  1. aaOR: Odds ratio adjusted for sex and all other variables in the Table. 95%-CI: 95%-Confidence interval.