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Table 4 Standardized direct and indirect effects of mediated paths on depression, final model

From: Depression in ankylosing spondylitis and the role of disease-related and contextual factors: a cross-sectional study

Variable

Direct/indirect

B

SE

p

SRPQ (1–5)

Direct

− 0.363

0.066

< 0.001

Indirect (via mastery)

− 0.251

0.037

< 0.001

Total

− 0.614

0.053

< 0.001

BASDAI (0–10)

Direct

N/A

  

Indirect (via mastery)

0.133

0.037

< 0.001

Total

0.133

0.037

< 0.001

Income, high*

Direct

N/A

  

Indirect (via mastery)

− 0.067

0.032

0.033

Total

− 0.067

0.032

0.033

  1. Standardized regression coefficients can be interpreted as the change in y (dependent variable) in y standard deviation units for a standard deviation change in x (independent variable)
  2. BASDAI Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, N/A not applicable, SE standard error, SRPQ Social Role Participation Questionnaire
  3. *Annual income > €40,000
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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