Parents of children with functional constipation
(N=231)
Parents of control children
(N=157)
p-Value
Mothers, n (%)116 (50)84 (53)0.536
Fathers, n (%)115 (50)73 (47)0.536
Caucasian, n (%)220 (95)150 (96)1.000
Mean age parents in years (SD)41.6 (±6.3)40.7 (±6.0)0.313
  • *Difference p<0.01 between the constipation and control group.

  • n/a, not applicable.