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. 2019 Jun 20;22(4):341–349. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2019.22.4.341

Table 5. Correlations between GERD symptoms (based on PGSQ-A) and quality of life.

Symptoms Weekends score Schooldays score
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.