Table 2

Logistic regression analysis showing baseline variables most strongly associated with ever achieving remission over 3 years

Independent variableRegression coefficient (SE)OR (95% CI)p Value
Rheumatoid factor−1.223 (0.310)0.29 (0.16 to 0.54)<0.0001
Age, per year−0.052 (0.016)0.95 (0.92 to 0.98)0.0008
Men1.230 (0.346)3.42 (1.74 to 6.74)0.0004
Comorbid disease*−1.056 (0.425)0.35 (0.15 to 0.80)0.01
Obese (BMI ≥30)−0.818 (0.358)0.44 (0.22 to 0.89)0.02
  • *Presence of any comorbid disease (Charlson score ≥1).

  • BMI, body mass index.