Relative Risk of Behavioral and Mental Health Diagnosis After Initial Knee Pain Visit With Men As the Reference Standard
| Risk Ratio (95% CI) | Relative Risk Reduction (95% CI) | Absolute Risk Reduction (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTSD | 0.46 (0.42, 0.51) | 53.6% (49.1, 57.7) | 2.6% (2.3, 2.8) |
| Depression | 2.16 (2.06, 2.26) | −116.9% (−125.9, −106.3) | −7.2% (−7.6, −6.7) |
| Anxiety | 1.78 (1.70, 1.87) | −78.0% (−86.7, 69.8) | −4.9% (−5.4, −4.5) |
| Any mental health disorder | 1.44 (1.40, 1.48) | −44.0% (−47.9, −40.3) | −8.5% (−9.2, −7.9) |
| Substance use disorder | 0.51 (0.45, 0.57) | 49.5% (43.0, 55.2) | 1.3% (1.1, 1.5) |
PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder.
Values represent the risk for women in comparison to men. Negative numbers for relative or absolute risk indicate an increase in risk versus a reduction (ie, females had a negative relative risk reduction [−116.9%] for depression, indicating their risk increased).