Table 4 Factors examined for association with a change in mental component summary score of SF36 (MCS): results of multivariate analysis, n = 78
Predictor | Coefficient B | 95% confidence interval for B | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
MCS on entry into prison | -0.44 | -0.65 to -0.22 | <0.001 |
Left school aged 16 years or less | 0.12 | -6.63 to 6.87 | 0.92 |
Unemployed before coming into prison | 3.52 | -3.04 to 10.07 | 0.29 |
Has been in prison before | 3.11 | -3.26 to 9.49 | 0.33 |
Intravenous drug use in week prior to imprisonment | 5.28 | -4.50 to 15.06 | 0.29 |
Longstanding illness before prison | -3.93 | -12.72 to 4.86 | 0.38 |