Geographical variation in high-impact chronic pain and psychological associations at the regional level: a multilevel analysis of a large-scale internet-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A geographical analysis could be employed to uncover social risk factors and interventions linked to chronic pain. Nonetheless, geographical variation in chronic pain across different regions of Japan have not been well explored. This study aims to investigate geographical variation in high-impact chronic pain (HICP), defined as moderate to severe chronic pain, and examine the associated psychological factors at the prefecture level.

Methods

A cross-sectional Internet-based survey involving 52,353 participants was conducted to assess chronic pain conditions, stress levels, mood states, educational levels, living status, regions, sleep duration, and exercise habits. A geographical analysis evaluated the prevalence of HICP at the prefecture level, and a multilevel a

SUBMITTER: Wakaizumi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11669661 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature