Table 1. Comparisons of baseline characteristics, symptom scores between control and cases.
| Parameters | Control (n=124) | Cases (n=169) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.6±12.3 | 44.0±13.7 | 0.90 |
| Q1 (urinary frequency) | 0.5±0.6 | 1.7±.9 | <0.01 |
| Q2 (urgency) | 0.3±0.6 | 1.4±1.0 | <0.01 |
| Q3 (dysuria) | 0.1±0.30 | 1.5±1.1 | <0.01 |
| Q4 (sense of incomplete emptying) | 0.2±0.5 | 1.4±1.0 | <0.01 |
| Q5 (lower abdominal discomfort) | 0.2±0.4 | 1.1±1.0 | <0.01 |
| Q6 (low back pain) | 0.1±0.4 | 0.7±1.0 | <0.01 |
| Q7 (hematuria) | 0.04±0.2 | 0.9±1.1 | <0.01 |
| Total Score | 1.4±2.4 | 8.9±4.6 | <0.01 |