Table 3 Potential mediation effects of individual sociomedical sequelae
From: Mediation analysis of relationships between chronic inflammation and quality of life in older adults
Outcome | CRP serolevel | Mediator | Parameter estimate | Proportion of effect mediated | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Generally feeling happy | 0.93* (0.87, 0.99) | Functional disability | 0.84*** (0.80, 0.89) | 0.27*** | 1,421 |
0.91** (0.85, 0.98) | Pain while walking | 0.56** (0.46, 0.69) | 0.21*** | ||
0.91** (0.85, 0.96) | Diagnosed chronic condition | 0.65** (0.50, 0.86) | 0.05 | ||
Happiness with relationships | 0.91** (0.85, 0.98) | Functional disability | 0.98 (0.93, 1.04) | 0.00 | 1,376 |
0.94†(0.88, 1.00) | Pain while walking | 0.88 (0.71, 1.08) | 0.07 | ||
0.92** (0.86, 0.97) | Diagnosed chronic condition | 0.97 (0.73, 1.29) | 0.01* |