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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2026; 16(8): 119686
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.119686
Published online Aug 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.119686
Table 2 Comparison of clinical characteristics of “disorders of gut-brain interaction” patient groups with and without anxiety
| Characteristics | Anxiety present (n = 671) | Anxiety absent (n = 373) | P value |
| Age (years) | 42.2 ± 12.8 | 41.2 ± 12.2 | 0.219 |
| Female gender | 376 (56.1%) | 126 (33.8%) | 0.0001 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.1 ± 4.8 | 23.9 ± 4.1 | 0.0067 |
| Duration of symptoms (years) | 2.9 ± 3.9 | 2.3 ± 2.7 | 0.0084 |
| Overlap DGBI present | 342 (50.9%) | 79 (21.2%) | 0.0001 |
| Depression present | 361 (53.8%) | 34 (9.1%) | 0.0001 |
| HRQoL Physical score | 11.9 ± 2.5 | 17.3 ± 1.6 | 0.0001 |
| HRQoL Mental score | 11.4 ± 2.8 | 16.4 ± 1.3 | 0.0001 |
- Citation: Goyal MK, Goyal O, Wander P, Kaur J, Prashar G, Goyal P, Sood A. Anxiety and depression in Rome IV disorders of gut–brain interaction: Prevalence, clinical impact, and temporal association. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(8): 119686
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i8/119686.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.119686