Table 2.
Comparison of clinical disease activity, anaemia, iron deficiency, psychological distress and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) with high fatigue and no/mild fatigue.
| UC high fatigue (N = 116) | UC no/ mild fatigue (N = 172) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo scorea | 3.4 (3.1) | 1.7 (2.5) | <.001 |
| Anaemia, n (%) | 7 (6) | 6 (3) | .39 |
| Iron deficiency, n (%)b | 32 (32) | 12 (19) | <.001 |
| Anxiety and depression (HAD)a,c | 12.2 (6.9) | 4.9 (4.5) | <.001 |
| Quality of life (IBDQ)a,d | 156 (31) | 196 (21) | <.001 |
a
Mean (SD).
b
Missing data: high fatigue n = 16, no/mild fatigue n = 13.
c
Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale, total score.
d
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire.