Table 5. Correlations between GERD symptoms (based on PGSQ-A) and quality of life.
Symptoms | Weekends score | Schooldays score | ||
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R | p-value | R | p-value | |
Heartburn (PGSQ-A 1, 2, 3) | 0.448 | <0.001 | 0.393 | <0.001 |
Regurgitation (PGSQ-A 4, 5, 6, 8) | 0.285 | <0.001 | 0.317 | <0.001 |
Hoarseness (PGSQ-A 11) | 0.192 | 0.018 | 0.166 | 0.041 |
Extraesophageal symptoms (PGSQ-A 7, 9, 10, 12) | 0.388 | <0.001 | 0.364 | <0.001 |
Lack of appetite (PGSQ-A 13) | 0.215 | 0.008 | 0.149 | 0.069 |
Sleep disturbances (PGSQ-A 14, 15) | 0.296 | <0.001 | 0.229 | <0.005 |
GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease, PGSQ-A: Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptom Questionnaire and Quality of Life Questionnaire.