Pain
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Research on intersectionality and chronic pain disparities is very limited. Intersectionality explores the interconnections between multiple aspects of identity and provides a more accurate image of disparities. This study applied a relatively novel statistical approach (ie, Latent Class Analysis) to examine chronic pain disparities with an intersectional identity approach. ⋯ The younger adults group also had higher pain catastrophizing than the older adults group (P < 0.005). Results highlighted the importance of the interactions between the multiple factors of socioeconomic status, age, and race in the experience of chronic pain. The intersectional identity theory approach through Latent Class Analysis provided an integrated image of chronic pain disparities in a highly understudied and underserved population.