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Table 1 Sample characteristics
| Total sample (n = 61) | Treatment group (n = 30) | Waiting list (n = 31) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Female | 74% | 77% | 71% |
| Age (SD) | 34.9 (11.3) | 33.5 (11.2) | 36.3 (11.3) |
| Years with IBS (SD) | 11.5 (11.8) | 11.7 (12.7) | 11.3 (11.1) |
| IBS subtype % | |||
| Constipation | 21% | 20% | 23% |
| Diarrhea | 30% | 27% | 32% |
| Mixed | 49% | 53% | 45% |
| Married % | 81% | 77% | 84% |
| Education % | |||
| Elementary school | 5% | 7% | 3% |
| High school | 30% | 33% | 26% |
| University degree | 62% | 60% | 65% |
| Doctoral degree | 3% | 0% | 7% |
| Employment status % | |||
| Employed | 79% | 73% | 84% |
| Unemployed | 3% | 7% | 0% |
| Student | 15% | 17% | 13% |
| Retired | 3% | 3% | 3% |
