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Table 2 Association between caffeine intake and constipation

From: Exploring the connection between caffeine intake and constipation: a cross-sectional study using national health and nutrition examination survey data

Caffeine intake

Number

Crude model

Adjusted model

OR (95% CI)

P

OR (95% CI)

P

Q1

3204

Ref

 

Ref

 

Q2

3098

1.11 (0.93–1.32)

0.252

0.99 (0.82–1.21)

0.954

Q3

2859

0.62 (0.50–0.76)

< 0.001

0.60 (0.49–0.74)

< 0.001

Q4

2453

0.72 (0.55–0.93)

0.011

0.77 (0.59–0.99)

0.047

Q5

2202

0.65 (0.51–0.83)

< 0.001

0.72 (0.56–0.92)

0.009

  1. Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval
  2. Crude model: weighted univariate logistic regression analysis
  3. Adjusted model: weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted age, gender, PIR, drinking, depression, BMI, dietary fiber, and moisture
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BMC Public Health

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