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Table 7 Multivariable analysis to determine risk of poor function (MDHAQ Score, Generalized Linear Model)

From: Racial disparities in pre-operative pain, function and disease activity for patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing Total knee or Total hip Arthroplasty: a New York based study

MDHAQ Scoreβ ± SEp-value
Minoritya (Yes)1.44 ± 1.270.26
Education (Some college +)−0.24 ± 1.490.87
Medicaidb−2.60 ± 2.660.33
Medicareb2.31 ± 1.280.07
Age−0.17 ± 0.060.004
Sex (Female)0.26 ± 1.370.85
Biologics (Yes)0.13 ± 0.970.90
  1. aMinority status: Black or African American, Hispanic or Mixed
  2. bRef: Commercial
  3. Significant values are bolded
  4. MDHAQ Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire, β Beta Coefficient, SE Standard Error
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