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Table 3 Spearman’s correlation analyses between Igbo-MSPSS and intensity of pain (BS-11), performance-based disability (BPS), self-reported back pain-specific disability (Igbo-RMDQ), self-reported generic disability (Igbo-WHODAS and its subscales)

From: Adaptation and validation of the Nigerian Igbo Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in patients with chronic low back pain

 

Igbo-MSPSS

BS-11 (increasing pain intensity)

0.00

BPS (increasing performance-based disability)

0.31**

Igbo-RMDQ (increasing back pain specific-disability)

0.13

Igbo-WHODAS (increasing generic disability)

− 0.23**

 Difficulty with cognition

− 0.23**

 Difficulty with mobility

− 0.15*

 Difficulty with self-care

− 0.17*

 Difficulty with getting along with people

− 0.32**

 Difficulty with performing life activities

− 0.09

 Difficulty with participation

− 0.14*

  1. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01