Table 5 Comparison between IBS and normal students as regards depression and anxiety scores
From: Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students at Ain Shams University
Normal N (%) | IBS patient N (%) | Chi-square | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anxiety | ||||
Normal | 120 (46) | 32 (26.4) | 13.18 | 0.001a |
Borderline | 63 (24.1) | 39 (32.2) | ||
Abnormal | 78 (29.9) | 50 (41.3) | ||
Depression | ||||
Normal | 122 (46.7) | 50 (41.3) | 2.07 | .355 |
Borderline | 75 (28.7) | 33 (27.3) | ||
Abnormal | 64 (24.6) | 38 (31.4) | ||
Traumatic events during childhood | ||||
Yes | 140 (53.6) | 84 (69.4) | 8.49 | 0.004* |
No | 121 (46.4) | 37 (30.6) | ||