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Copyright ©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2009; 15(26): 3276-3282
Published online Jul 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3276
Table 4 Multiple linear regression identifying relationship between FIQL and components of FI severity
Components of FI severityFIQL scales
LifestyleCopingDepressionEmbarrassment
Frequency
Monthly0.0610.0020.0080.006
Weekly0.2410.8460.5310.595
Daily< 0.0010.0120.0230.021
Type
Solid0.0100.1920.5150.633
Both solid/liquid0.2540.0850.0070.014
Urgency
Sometimes0.9610.3250.5650.888
Always0.1060.0230.5540.636
Wears pads0.2090.0220.4880.107
Passive leakage
Sometimes0.6590.1690.1030.787
Always0.6260.4850.2520.007
Quantity of leakage
Major (Requires immediate underwear change)0.001< 0.0010.0040.096
Soiling of outer clothes0.0230.2170.9690.405
Soiling of furniture/bedding0.5780.7810.3810.662