Table 6 Factors examined for association with a change in physical component summary score of SF36 (PCS): results of multivariate analysis, n = 81
Predictor | Coefficient B | 95% confidence interval for B | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
PCS on entry into prison | -0.45 | -0.67 to -0.24 | <0.001 |
Age | -0.17 | -0.39 to 0.07 | 0.16 |
Self reported ethnicity: white | 4.56 | -0.43 to 9.55 | 0.073 |
Left school aged 16 years or less | 3.20 | -2.58 to 8.98 | 0.27 |
Unemployed before coming into prison | -0.27 | -5.98 to 5.44 | 0.93 |
Has been in prison before | 0.52 | -5.15 to 6.20 | 0.85 |
Intravenous drug use in week prior to imprisonment | 5.69 | -2.65 to 14.04 | 0.18 |