作者: Catherine B. Johannes , T. Kim Le , Xiaolei Zhou , Joseph A. Johnston , Robert H. Dworkin
DOI: 10.1016/J.JPAIN.2010.07.002
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摘要: Abstract A cross-sectional, Internet-based survey was conducted in a nationally representative sample of United States (US) adults to estimate the point prevalence chronic pain and describe sociodemographic correlates characteristics pain. The distributed 35,718 members (aged 18 years older) Web-enabled panel that is US population, 27,035 individuals responded. Crude weighted estimates were calculated stratified by age, sex, type point-prevalence (defined as chronic, recurrent, or long-lasting lasting for at least 6 months) 30.7% (95% CI, 29.8–31.7). Prevalence higher females (34.3%) than males (26.7%) increased with age. primary lower back 8.1% osteoarthritis 3.9%. Half respondents experienced daily pain, average (past 3 intensity severe (≥7 on scale ranging from 0 10) 32%. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified low household income unemployment significant socioeconomic Chronic prevalent among related indicators poorer status. Perspective results this cross-sectional suggest considerable burden adults. about third correlated Primary most commonly attributed followed