Item | Male (N = 133) | Female (N = 94) | p value* |
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Q2 I am embarrassed by the smell caused by my bowel problems | 81.39 ± 21.81 | 72.87 ± 30.16 | 0.029 |
Q17 I worry that people think I exaggerate my bowel problems | 84.21 ± 26.29 | 75.00 ± 31.75 | 0.018 |
Q21 My bowel problems limit what I call wear | 92.67 ± 19.65 | 78.72 ± 32.78 | 0.000 |
Q22 I have to avoid strenuous activity because of my bowel problems | 81.95 ± 25.44 | 73.40 ± 32.13 | 0.026 |
Q27 Long trips are difficult for me because of my bowel problems | 68.61 ± 33.28 | 55.05 ± 37.13 | 0.004 |
Q28 I feel frustrated that I cannot eat when I want because of my bowel problems | 65.98 ± 31.73 | 57.18 ± 34.71 | 0.049 |