Table 3 Correlations between the 6-GI and the ABQ scores. Only statistically significant (p < 0.05) scores are reported
ABQ clusters and items | Correlations ABQ/6-GI scores |
|---|---|
Whole sample | |
VB (overall score) | R = 0.281 B = 0.294 p = 0.009 |
Frequent clearing of throat, swallowing and/or tics | R = 0.258 B = 0.075 p = 0.043 |
Screaming | R = 0.252 B = 0.110 p = 0.048 |
Sighing and/or whining | R = 0.263 B = 0.089 p = 0.039 |
Moaning and/or groaning | R = 0.375 B = 0.128 p = 0.003 |
Direct verbalization about pain or stomach | R = 0.309 B = 0.084 p = 0.015 |
MB (overall score) | R = 0.264 B = 0.526 p = 0.015 |
Facial grimacing | R = 0.325 B = 0.100 p = 0.010 |
Constant eating/drinking/swallowing | R = 0.387 B = 0.126 p = 0.002 |
Application of pressure to abdomen | R = 0.273 B = 0.091 p = 0.032 |
Aggressive behaviors | R = 0.273 B = 0.091 p = 0.032 |
C (overall score) | R = 0.222 B = 0.181 p = 0.041 |
Verbal children | |
VB (overall score) | – |
Frequent clearing of throat, swallowing and/or tics | R = 0.411 B = 0.119 p = 0.022 |
Direct verbalization about pain or stomach | R = 0.423 B = 0.135 p = 0.018 |
MB (overall score) | – |
Constant eating/drinking/swallowing | R = 0.474 B = 0.184 p = 0.007 |
C (overall score) | – |
Sleep disturbances | R = 0.437 B = 0.207 p = 0.014 |
Non-verbal children | |
VB (overall score) | R = 0.561 B = 0.619 p = 0.001 |
Screaming | R = 0.492 B = 0.186 p = 0.005 |
Sighing and/or whining | R = 0.387 B = 0.119 p = 0.031 |
Moaning and/or groaning | R = 0.540 B = 0.196 p = 0.002 |
C (overall score) | R = 0.414 B = 0.302 p = 0.021 |
Sleep disturbances | R = 0.362 B = 0.153 p = 0.045 |