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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 Score

β ± SE

p-value

Minoritya (Yes)

1.44 ± 1.27

0.26

Education (Some college +)

−0.24 ± 1.49

0.87

Medicaidb

−2.60 ± 2.66

0.33

Medicareb

2.31 ± 1.28

0.07

Age

−0.17 ± 0.06

0.004

Sex (Female)

0.26 ± 1.37

0.85

Biologics (Yes)

0.13 ± 0.97

0.90

  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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