Table 4.
Prevalence of intestinal constipation and its association with water intake and fiber-rich food sources in adults with obesity class II and III (n = 150)
| Variables | Frequency | Prevalence of constipation | PR (CI95%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |||
| Liters of water per day | 0.687* | |||
| > 2 L | 66 (44.00) | 15 (22.73) | 1.06 (0.46–2.46) | |
| 2 L | 28 (18.67) | 6 (21.43) | 1 | |
| < 2 L | 56 (37.33) | 16 (28.57) | 1.33 (0.58–3.04) | |
| Raw salad1 | 0.251* | |||
| No | 81 (54.00) | 23 (28.40) | 1.40 (0.78–2.51) | |
| Yes | 69 (46.00) | 14 (20.29) | 1 | |
| Cooked/braised vegetables1 | 0.369* | |||
| No | 109 (72.67) | 29 (26.61) | 1.36 (0.68–2.74) | |
| Yes | 41 (27.33) | 8 (19.51) | 1 | |
| Fresh fruits1 | 0.710* | |||
| No | 110 (73.33) | 28 (25.45) | 1.13 (0.58–2.19) | |
| Yes | 40 (26.67) | 9 (22.50) | 1 | |
| Whole grains1 | 0.057** | |||
| No | 126 (84.00) | 35 (27.78) | 3.33 (0.85–13.00) | |
| Yes | 24 (16.00) | 2 (8.33) | 1 |
*Pearson's χ2 test. **Fisher's exact test. PR: prevalence ratio. 95%CI: 95% confidence interval. 1Accessed as daily consumption (yes or no)