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Table 3 Significant between gender differences on six items of the IBS-QOL questionnaire

From: Intestinal symptoms and psychological factors jointly affect quality of life of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

Item

Male (N = 133)

Female (N = 94)

p value*

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

  1. *Males vs. females.