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Table 4 Final multivariable model, comparing participants with ME/CFS and healthy controls (n = 324)

From: A logistic regression analysis of risk factors in ME/CFS pathogenesis

Variables

Odds Ratio

Standard Error

95% Confidence Interval

P value

Age at survey (in years)

1.05

0.01

1.02–1.08

0.003

Lower incomea

3.71

1.18

1.10–6.92

< =0.001

Marital status – separated or divorcedb

1.84

1.02

0.62–5.47

0.275

Marital status – singleb

4.41

1.77

2.00–9.71

<= 0.001

Family history of anxiety

3.77

1.23

1.98–7.16

<= 0.001

History of frequent colds/flu

8.26

3.46

3.64–18-77

<= 0.001

Infection(s) 6 months before disease onset

25.5

20.3

5.33–121.76

0.015

  1. ME/CFS Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
  2. aUp to Up to £19,999/year; bthe refence category is married/with partner, i.e. in a stable relationship