Table 1 Comparison of baseline characteristics between the cases (flare of ulcerative colitis) and controls (remission)
From: Factors contributing to flares of ulcerative colitis in North India- a case-control study
Cases (n = 51) N(%) | Controls (n = 33) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 38 (24–49.3) | 38 (25.5–48.53) | |
Male gender | 27 (52.9%) | 20 (60.6%) | 0.509 |
Marital status (Married) | 35 (68.6%) | 24 (72.7%) | 0.377 |
Extent | E1- 1 (1.9%) E2- 8 (15.7%) E3- 21 (41.1%) UK- 21 (41.1%) | E1- 3 (9.1%) E2- 7 (21.2%) E3- 7 (21.2%) UK-16 (48.5%) | 0.163 |
Extraintestinal manifestations | Yes- 11 (21.6%) | Yes − 4 (7.8%) | 0.381 |
Comorbidity | Yes − 16 (31.4%) | Yes-9 (27.3%) | 0.808 |
Smokers | 6 (11.8%) | 1 (3%) | 0.237 |
Alcohol use | 8 (15.7%) | 5 (15.2) | 1.00 |
5 Aminosalicylates use | 39 (76.5%) | 30 (90.9%) | 0.144 |
Thiopurine use | 8 (15.7%) | 12 (36.36%) | 0.038 |
Biologics/small molecule use | 1 (1.9%) | 1 (3%) | 1.0 |
Kuppuswamy scale (median) | 10 | 8 | 0.25 |