Results for multivariate linear regression analysis of mental health on type of comorbid condition, adjusted for relevant confounders.
| Variables | ß (SE) | p | R2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease* | −4.40 (2.57) | 0.09 | 0.026 |
| Pulmonary disease (COPD/asthma) | −2.59 (3.22) | 0.42 | 0.006 |
| Anxiety | −10.81 (2.10) | < 0.0001 | 0.194 |
| Depression | −2.84 (2.45) | 0.25 | 0.012 |
| Malignancy | 6.15 (3.69) | 0.098 | 0.025 |
Confounders: sex, age, marital status (married vs others), disease duration from the time of diagnosis, educational status (primary and secondary education vs university education), socio-professional category (in active employment vs others), DAS28-CRP, and PASI.
↵* Includes history of ischemic disease (myocardial infarction and stroke), angina, stent, carotid atheromatous plaques, and arteritis of the lower limbs. ß (SE): estimated linear coefficient with SE. P value: regression linear model adjusted with confounders. R2: partial coefficient correlation. Values in bold face are statistically significant. SE: standard error; COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; DAS-28 CRP: 28-joint count Disease Activity Score based on C-reactive protein; PASI: Psoriasis Area and Severity Index.