Table 3. Univariate analysis of risk factors for recurrent abdominal pain.
Variable | OR | 95% IC | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Male sex | 1.401 | 0.868–2.263 | 0.167 | |
Under 10 years old | 1.321 | 0.825–2.118 | 0.247 | |
Overweight | 1.859 | 1.137–3.039 | 0.013 | |
Previous medical history | ||||
History of GI infection | 3.273 | 1.388–7.717 | 0.007 | |
Prior antibiotic use | 1.549 | 0.905–2.652 | 0.111 | |
Mental health problems | 3.314 | 1.356–8.101 | 0.009 | |
Symptoms | ||||
Pain duration ≥7 days | 3.430 | 1.860–6.327 | <0.001 | |
Epigastric pain | 1.475 | 0.750–2.830 | 0.267 | |
Change in stool frequency | 2.467 | 1.474–4.128 | 0.001 |
OR: odds ratio, CI: confidence interval, GI: gastrointestinal.