Table 2

Additional complaints in the primary care and outpatient populations

Variable Primary care (n=109) Outpatient (n=86) p Value
Vomiting6270.000
Nausea58730.03
Heartburn38550.02
Belching50590.20
Headache65660.87
Backache68740.32
Urinary problems19260.24
Nervousness48540.46
Fatigue80850.41
Total number of additional complaints (0–9)3-150 4.0  (3.0–6.0)5.5  (4.0–7.0)0.002
  • A χ2 test was used for all but the last variable, where a Mann-Whitney test was applied. Values given as percentages.

  • 3-150 Median values are presented with interquartile ranges in parentheses.