Table 3

Linear regression models for the relationship between intermittent claudication and the physical and mental summary scoresa.

Physical component score (n=700)Mental component score (n=700)
BStandard errorP-valueBStandard errorP-value
Intermittent claudication
 (Yes; reference group no)378.07141.960.008116.38142.770.415
Age−3193.44455.74≤0.001620.81458.360.176
Sex (Male; reference group female)187.4665.990.005274.3866.37≤0.001
Social class
 (I and II; reference group IV and V)284.19125.940.024430.03126.66≤0.001
 (III; reference group IV and V)170.25126.920.180160.74127.660.208
Body mass index−5.06203.89≤0.001697.23205.06≤0.001
Smoking5.361.730.0041.741.740.420
ABPI (≤0.9; reference group >0.9)26.0766.920.697−14.7267.310.827
Angina (Yes; reference group no)500.5591.31≤0.00172.8991.830.428
  • aadjusted for age, sex, social class, body mass index, smoking, ankle brachial pressure index, and angina.

  • ABPI = ankle brachial pressure index.