Table 4

Risk of LBP in relation to psychosocial factors (SDQ) using univariate analysis (n=1376)*

SDQ dimensionTotalNo. with LBP% LBPOdds ratio*(95% CI)
Difficulties
Hyperactivity/inattention
    Low54910919.91.0(referent)
    Medium45011325.11.3(1.0 to 1.7)
    High37610828.71.6(1.2 to 2.2)
Conduct problems
    Low4626714.51.0(referent)
    Medium58215028.22.2(1.6 to 3.0)
    High33111334.13.5(2.4 to 4.9)
Emotional problems
    Low61810016.21.0(referent)
    Medium4009122.81.5(1.1 to 2.1)
    High35713938.93.1(2.3 to 4.3)
Peer problems
    Low73415621.31.0(referent)
    Medium2867827.31.4(1.0 to 1.9)
    High3559627.01.5(1.1 to 2.0)
Strengths
Prosocial behaviour
    High3468925.71.0(referent)
    Medium50813426.81.1(0.8 to 1.5)
    Low52110720.50.8(0.6 to 1.2)
*ORs adjusted for age and gender in a logistic regression model (missing = 1).