Table 3

Multivariate analysis of the factors related to sick leave

Sick leave (N=202)
VariablesWald statisticOR (95% CI)p Value
Educational level
 No education received*
 Primary studies1.443.89 (0.42 to 35.74)0.230
 Secondary studies1.944.74 (0.53 to 42.34)0.164
 Vocational training5.6114.71 (1.59 to 136.24)0.018
 University studies6.1316.70 (1.80 to 155.07)0.013
The individual needs assistance in grooming and dressing because of their pain
 No*0.002
 Yes9.502.98 (1.49 to 5.98)
The individual considers that his/her pain affects his/her family
 No*0.026
 Yes4.972.18 (1.10 to 4.34)
Duration of pain (months)4.160.99 (0.99 to 1.00)0.041
The individual is currently taking pain relief medication
 No*
 Yes3.962.18 (1.01 to 4.72)0.047
  • *reference category.

  • Hosmer-Lemeshow χ2=3.333; gl=2; p=0.975.