Multivariate analysis of demographic, stool, and psychological variables as predictors for development of postinfectious IBS
| Variables | Relative risk | Corrected RR (95% CI) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life events | 1.95 | 1.97 (1.72–2.35) | 0.001 |
| Hypochondriasis | 2.27 | 2.04 (1.75–2.49) | 0.008 |
| Somatisation | 2.38 | – | – |
| Neuroticism | 2.49 | – | – |
| Anxiety | 2.72 | – | – |
| Age | 2.68 | – | – |
| Sex | 62.55 | – | – |
| Marital status | 4.15 | – | – |
| Employment status | 251.41 | – | – |
| Stool status | 2.69 | – | – |
RR, relative risk; CI, confidence interval.