Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of all patients with chronic gastritis
| Characteristic | Hp negative (n = 20) | Hp positive (n = 38) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years)a | 9·80 ± 0·807 | 9·05 ± 0·513 | 0·419 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 70%(14/20) | 57.9%(22/38) | 0·408 |
| Female | 30%(6/20) | 42.1%(16/38) | 0·408 |
| Chronic inflammation | |||
| Mild | 60%(12/20) | 26.3%(10/38) | 0·022* |
| Moderate | 30%(6/20) | 42.1%(16/38) | 0·408 |
| Severe | 10%(2/20) | 31.6%(12/38) | 0·106 |
| Major | |||
| dyspeptic symptoms | |||
| Epigastric pain | 90%(18/20) | 94.7%(36/38) | 0·602 |
| Acid regurgitation | 85%(17/20) | 86.8%(33/38) | 0·847 |
| Postprandial fullness | 90%(18/20) | 92.1%(35/38) | 0·786 |
| Nausea | 80%(16/20) | 94.7%(36/38) | 0·168 |
| Treatment before diagnosis | No | No |
a
Data are presented as mean ± standard error (s.e.).*P < 0·05. Hp = Helicobacter pylori.