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Table 4 Prevalence of intestinal constipation and its association with water intake and fiber-rich food sources in adults with obesity class II and III (n = 150)

From: Prevalence of constipation in adults with obesity class II and III and associated factors

Variables

Frequency

Prevalence of constipation

PR (CI95%)

p-value

n (%)

n (%)

Liters of water per day

   

0.687*

 > 2 L

66 (44.00)

15 (22.73)

1.06 (0.46–2.46)

 

 2 L

28 (18.67)

6 (21.43)

1

 

 < 2 L

56 (37.33)

16 (28.57)

1.33 (0.58–3.04)

 

Raw salad1

   

0.251*

 No

81 (54.00)

23 (28.40)

1.40 (0.78–2.51)

 

 Yes

69 (46.00)

14 (20.29)

1

 

Cooked/braised vegetables1

   

0.369*

 No

109 (72.67)

29 (26.61)

1.36 (0.68–2.74)

 

 Yes

41 (27.33)

8 (19.51)

1

 

Fresh fruits1

   

0.710*

 No

110 (73.33)

28 (25.45)

1.13 (0.58–2.19)

 

 Yes

40 (26.67)

9 (22.50)

1

 

Whole grains1

   

0.057**

 No

126 (84.00)

35 (27.78)

3.33 (0.85–13.00)

 

 Yes

24 (16.00)

2 (8.33)

1

 
  1. *Pearson's χ2 test. **Fisher's exact test. PR: prevalence ratio. 95%CI: 95% confidence interval. 1Accessed as daily consumption (yes or no)