Table 2.
Constipation and quality of life (higher score indicates greater impact on QoL)
| Group | Median score (IQR) Russia | Median score (IQR) France |
|---|---|---|
| Cause of negative emotionsa | 7.8 (3.0) | 6.0 (3.3) |
| Impact on daily lifea | 7.0 (2.5) | 6.3 (2.2) |
| Cause of embarrassmenta | 6.7 (4.3) | 6.7 (3.3) |
| Interferes with daily activitiesa | 6.0 (3.0) | 6.0 (3.0) |
| Indicates something is seriously wrong with the babyb | 10 (2.0) | NA |
| Causes baby to experience painb | 10 (1.0) | NA |
| Bad for babyb | 10 (1.0) | NA |
NA not applicable
aAsked of all respondents except mothers of babies
bAsked of only respondents who were mothers with babies