Prevalence of and factors associated with pain-related disabilities among First Nations people living off-reserve in Canada in 2017: a secondary analysis of data from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with pain-related disabilities among First Nations people living off-reserve in Canada in 2017.

Design and setting

Secondary analysis of the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, a cross-sectional survey of individuals living in private dwellings throughout Canada.

Participants

First Nations people living off-reserve aged 15 years and older (n=9115; weighted n=482 066).

Outcome measure

Pain-related disabilities, defined as pain-related activity limitations lasting ≥6 months.

Results

Overall, 22.1% (95% CI 20.9% to 23.4%) of First Nations people living off-reserve reported pain-related disabilities. Prevalence was higher among females (26.1%; 95% CI (24.3% to 28.0%)), increased with age (34.3%; 95% C

SUBMITTER: DeSouza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12933756 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature