Table 6.
Details About Fecal Incontinence in Last 30 Days by Clinic Type
| Characteristic | GI participants (n = 49) | PC participants (n = 38) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of onset (yr) | 53.4 ± 15.3 | 53.9 ± 17.2 | 0.883 |
| Duration of FI in years | |||
| < 1 yr | 15 (30.6) | 10 (26.3) | 0.512 |
| 1–5 yr | 19 (38.8) | 20 (52.6) | |
| > 5 yr | 15 (30.6) | 8 (21.1) | |
| Use of protective pads | 16 (32.7) | 9 (23.7) | 0.522 |
| Per day | 1.3 ± 1.0 | 0.8 ± 0.8 | 0.134 |
| Per week | 8.7 ± 6.2 | 5.0 ± 4.5 | 0.181 |
| Per month | 31.4 ± 23.6 | 19.3 ± 13.4 | 0.220 |
| Use of protective undergarments | 11 (22.4) | 6 (15.8) | 0.573 |
| Per day | 0.9 ± 1.0 | 1.3 ± 1.0 | 0.432 |
| Per week | 5.8 ± 7.2 | 7.2 ± 7.2 | 0.711 |
| Per month | 24.6 ± 29.6 | 28.5 ± 27.7 | 0.792 |
| Ever asked by doctor | 21 (42.9) | 10 (26.3) | 0.214 |
| Evaluated by doctor | 12 (24.5) | 4 (10.5) | 0.129 |
GI, gastroenterology; PC, primary care; FI, fecal incontinence.
Data are presented as mean ± SD or n (%).