Table 3. Results of subgroup analysis by sex.
| Theme | Prevalence (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | ||
| Fatigue | 79.2 | 86.7 | 0.35 |
| Social role dissatisfaction | 43.5 | 45.5 | 1.0 |
| Breathing difficulties | 66.7 | 66.1 | 1.0 |
| Impaired body image | 54.2 | 55.1 | 1.0 |
| Impaired sleep and daytime sleepiness | 75.0 | 73.0 | 1.0 |
| Difficulty thinking | 54.2 | 64.0 | 0.49 |
| Limitations with physical function | 70.8 | 73.0 | 0.81 |
| GI issues | 45.8 | 61.8 | 0.17 |
| Social role limitations | 33.3 | 45.5 | 0.36 |
| Emotional issues | 66.7 | 74.1 | 0.46 |
| Pain | 58.3 | 48.7 | 0.50 |
| Inability to do activities | 62.5 | 61.1 | 1.0 |
| Communication difficulties | 29.2 | 27.0 | 0.81 |
| Choking or swallowing issues | 20.8 | 30.3 | 0.46 |
Prevalence (%) and P values of symptomatic themes evaluated in cross-sectional study subgroup analysis by sex. GI, gastrointestinal.