Comparison of problems accompanying chronic pain between women and men
| Accompanying problem | Women (n = 425) | Men (n = 408) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 4 (1.0) | 13 (3.4) | 0.016 |
| Family conflict | 25 (6.1) | 51 (13.4) | < 0.001 |
| Unemployment | 27 (6.6) | 55 (14.4) | < 0.001 |
| Economic activity limitation | 132 (32.1) | 174 (45.7) | < 0.001 |
| Financial difficulty | 68 (16.5) | 104 (27.3) | < 0.001 |
| Suicidal attempt | 28 (6.7) | 59 (14.5) | < 0.001 |
| Anxiety | 188 (45.7) | 148 (38.8) | 0.029 |
| Depression | 263 (64.0) | 199 (52.2) | 0.001 |
| Personality change | 256 (62.3) | 251 (65.9) | 0.164 |
| Distraction, memory impair | 178 (43.3) | 150 (39.4) | 0.146 |
| Incomprehension of friend | 154 (36.5) | 152 (37.7) | 0.385 |
| Incomprehension of family | 168 (39.7) | 145 (35.8) | 0.138 |
| Suicidal idea | 169 (39.9) | 181 (44.8) | 0.085 |
| Sleep disorder | 218 (51.8) | 230 (57.2) | 0.068 |
Values are presented as number (%).