Table 2.
Lifestyle and clinical characteristics of women with and without CPP
| Characteristicsa | With CPP (n=100) | Without CPP (n=100) | P-valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical activity | |||
| Yes | 27.0 | 19.0 | 0.240 |
| No | 73.0 | 81.0 | |
| Smoker | |||
| Yes | 16.0 | 6.0 | 0.042 |
| No | 84.0 | 94.0 | |
| Alcohol consumption | |||
| Yes | 36.0 | 42.0 | 0.469 |
| No | 64.0 | 58.0 | |
| Hypertension | |||
| Yes | 17.0 | 16.0 | 1.000 |
| No | 83.0 | 84.0 | |
| Diabetes mellitus | |||
| Yes | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.170 |
| No | 93.0 | 98.0 | |
| Anxietyc | |||
| Yes | 66.0 | 49.0 | 0.022 |
| No | 44.0 | 51.0 | |
| Depressionc | |||
| Yes | 63.0 | 38.0 | 0.001 |
| No | 37.0 | 62.0 | |
| Sexual dysfunctiond | |||
| Yes | 81.0 | 58.0 | 0.001 |
| No | 19.0 | 42.0 |
Notes:
a
Values expressed as percentage.
b
Chi-square test.
c
Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the HADS.
d
Sexual function was evaluated using the FSFI.
Abbreviations: CPP, chronic pelvic pain; FSFI, Female Sexual Function Index; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.