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. 2021 Jan 8;24(1):45–53. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2021.24.1.45

Table 2. Coping with constipation.

Coping methods Children (n=33) Young adults (n=34) p-value
Using laxatives 7 (21.2) 4 (11.8) 0.24
Using enemas 1 (3.0) 0 (0.0) 0.49
Using special diets 0 (0.0) 3 (8.8) 0.24
Irrigating the rectum with water 1 (3.0) 2 (5.9) 0.99
Using fingers/hands when evacuating the stool 6 (18.2) 4 (11.8) 0.61

Values are presented as number (%).