Comparison of problems accompanying chronic pain between the younger (aged ≤ 40 years) and older (> 40 years) groups
| Accompanying problem | Forties or below (n = 265) | Over forties (n = 522) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distraction, memory impair | 133 (50.2) | 192 (26.8) | 0.001 |
| Personality change | 191 (72.1) | 313 (60.0) | 0.001 |
| Depression | 181 (68.3) | 278 (53.3) | < 0.001 |
| Financial difficulty | 77 (29.1) | 92 (17.6) | 0.001 |
| Economic activity limitation | 132 (49.8) | 172 (33.0) | < 0.001 |
| Unemployment | 46 (17.4) | 34 (6.5) | < 0.001 |
| Family conflict | 39 (14.7) | 37 (7.1) | 0.002 |
| Divorce | 11 (4.2) | 6 (1.1) | 0.021 |
| Suicidal attempt | 47 (17.7) | 40 (7.7) | < 0.001 |
| Incomprehension of friend | 118 (44.5) | 186 (35.6) | 0.017 |
| Sleep disorder | 168 (62.0) | 279 (51.0) | 0.004 |
| Incomprehension of family | 118 (44.5) | 195 (37.4) | 0.055 |
| Suicidal idea | 128 (48.3) | 221 (42.3) | 0.101 |
| Anxiety | 124 (46.8) | 209 (40.0) | 0.176 |
Values are presented as number (%).