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Table 2 Final multivariate regression model: multivariate odds ratio of risk indicators in helicopter pilots and crewmembers self-reporting flight-related neck pain

From: Prevalence and potential risk factors of flight-related neck, shoulder and low back pain among helicopter pilots and crewmembers: a questionnaire-based study

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