Non-PPI users | PPI users | |
---|---|---|
N = 95 | N = 134 | |
GERD symptom persistence (%) | 65 (68) | 98 (73) |
Increased GERD symptom severity (%) | 34 (36) | 54 (40) |
No effect previous treatment (%) | 8 (8) | 49 (37) |
Impact on daily life (%) | 39 (41) | 69 (52) |
Someone else advised me to consult (%) | 12 (13) | 8 (6) |
Information (%) | 12 (13) | 11 (8) |
Worried (%) | 42 (44) | 49 (37) |
Anxiety for serious cause (%) | 19 (20) | 40 (30) |
Other reason (%) | 2 (2) | 4 (3) |