The correlation among pain, demographic factors and psychological well-being in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain

Abstract Introduction Experience of chronic musculoskeletal pain over a longer period includes physical and mental health problems. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is predicated on the biopsychosocial paradigm and entails complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors. This study aims to evaluate the interrelationships between chronic musculoskeletal pain characteristics, demographic factors, and psychological well-being among adults in primary healthcare settings. Methods This study used a convenience sample of 125 adults diagnosed with chronic musculoskeletal pain from primary healthcare settings who participated in this study. Measures included the Numerical pain rating scale & Brief Pain Inventory for pain characteristics, a structured questionnaire for demographic data, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale for psychological assessments. Data were collected adhering to ethical guidelines. Results Participants average age was 40.02 ± 11.00 years, with a mean condition duration of 25.32 ± 36.26 months. Pain severity was high (mean score = 6.39), with significant levels of anxiety (mean Anxiety = 8.38), and depression (mean Depression = 7.25). Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between pain severity, anxiety, and depression, (p < 0.05). Gender negatively correlated with anxiety and depression, while condition duration positively correlated with depression. Conclusion By elucidating relationships among pain severity, demographics, and psychological distress, it underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized interventions to optimize outcomes in CMP management.