Table 1 Crude odds ratios (95% confidence interval (CI)) of ischemic stroke for self-perceived psychological stress
From: Self-perceived psychological stress and ischemic stroke: a case-control study
| Â | Cases/controls | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Never experienced stress | 56/51 | 1.00 (reference) |
Some period of stress | 136/187 | 0.66 (0.43 to 1.03) |
Some period of stress during the last 5 years | 89/126 | 0.64 (0.40 to 1.03) |
Several periods of stress during the last 5 years | 159/183 | 0.79 (0.51 to 1.22) |
Permanent stress during the last year | 46/17 | 2.46 (1.26 to 4.83)** |
Permanent stress during the last 5 years | 80/29 | 2.51 (1.42 to 4.44)** |