Table 1 Nepean dyspepsia index in the test and the control groups

General emotional well-being been disturbed by stomach problems

2.10 (1.07)

2.45 (1.39)

Irritable, tense or frustrated because of stomach problems

2.30 (1.13)

1.95 (1.10)

Ability to engage in things usually do for fun been disturbed by stomach problems

2.55 (1.47)

2.05 (1.32)

Enjoyment of things done usually for fun been disturbed by stomach problems

2.10 (1.33)

2.75 (1.48)

Ability to eat or drink been disturbed by stomach problems

2.15 (1.50)

2.10 (1.25)

Enjoyment of eating and/or drinking been disturbed by stomach problems

2.10 (1.25)

2.15 (1.18)

Feeling that they will always have stomach problems

2.45 (1.43)

2.00 (0.92)

Feeling of stomach problems might be due to a very serious illness.

2.05 (1.43)

1.75 (1.07)

Ability to work or study been disturbed by stomach problems

2.50 (1.70)

1.40 (1.23)

Enjoyment of work or study been disturbed by stomach problems

2.50 (1.70)

1.40 (1.14)

Total score

23.10 (8.88)

19.90 (8.23)