Table 3 Total effects, natural direct effects and natural indirect effects of osteoarthritis and limitations in activities on unmet needs

1.65 (1.56–1.75)

1.54 (1.46–1.65)

1.07 (1.05–1.08)

13.2

0.11

2.22 (1.83–2.65)

2.13 (1.73–2.57)

1.04 (1.01–1.08)

5.4

0.03

2.25 (1.97–2.57)

1.94 (1.69–2.25)

1.16 (1.11–1.20)

18.4

0.21

2.31 (1.97–2.68)

2.01 (1.70–2.34)

1.15 (1.11–1.20)

17.5

0.54

2.43 (1.57–3.61)

1.99 (1.30–3.00)

1.22 (1.10–1.37)

23.9

0.25

1.35 (1.13–1.63)

1.34 (1.11–1.62)

1.01 (0.97–1.05)

3.5

0.92