Table 2.
Comparison between IBS+ with positive and negative SCOFF-F.
| IBS+/ED+ (n = 58) | IBS+/ED− (n = 170) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) mean (SD) | 42.4 (14.6) | 42.9 (14.5) | 0.80 |
| Female (%) | 84.5 | 74.1 | 0.15 |
| Acute gastroenteritis prior to onset of IBS (%) | 12.1 | 15.9 | 0.67 |
| Stressful life events (%) | 77.6 | 60.0 | 0.02 |
| IBS-SSS mean (SD) | 264.5 (106.3) | 243.4 (99.2) | 0.19 |
| GIQLI mean (SD) | 73.1 (19.7) | 80.8 (22.2) | 0.02 |
IBS-SSS, IBS symptom severity score; GIQLI, validated Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index; IBS+/ED+, IBS with positive SCOFF-F; IBS+/ED−, IBS with negative SCOFF-F.