AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Penli Kena-Oo, an osteopathic medical student, presents a study on chronic pain demographics and social determinants in Maine. Chronic pain affects over 20% of U.S. adults, especially older adults and females. Maine, with the highest percentage of seniors, provides a unique research opportunity. The study uses data from a pain survey focusing on social determinants of health (SDOH) and chronic pain characteristics through a multivariate analysis. Findings indicate younger Mainers report more pain comorbidities, and education level affects pain outcomes. The ongoing registry seeks broader participation to better understand Maine's chronic pain population and potential treatment paths.

Keywords

chronic pain

social determinants

Maine demographics

pain survey

multivariate analysis