Table 2

Factors associated with complications and remission (univariate analysis, all patients)

Risk factorsWith complicationsOdds ratiop Value
Cohort
Referral cohort19/406.5 (2.9–14.7)0.001
Standard cohort15/123
Onset severity17.3 (6.4–46.7)0.001
    Severe17/26
    Mild12/122
Disease at first visit2.3 (1.1–5.1)0.034
    Present21/76
    Absent12/85
Mean age of onset of arthritis0.024
    With complications48.3 months
    Without complications35.5 months
CohortWith remissionOdds ratiop Value
Standard cohort56/1203.5 (1.5–8.1)0.0029
Referral cohort8/40
Onset severity4.8 (1.6–14.1)0.0032
    Mild57/122
    Severe4/26
Onset before 199035/692.2 (1.2–4.2)0.0159
Onset after 199029/91
White61/1404.4 (1.3–14.6)0.0147
Non-white3/20
Extended JIA v others2.8 (1.3–5.8)0.0054