Risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Shiraz, southern Iran

Table 3 Health-seeking behavior of subjects with GERD Symptoms in Shiraz, Southern Iran (n = 1978)

Health-seeking behavior and associated symptoms		GERD Symptoms (%)		P value
		Present	Absent
Restricting diet	No	12.9	87.1	< 0.001
	Yes	20	80
Herbal medicine intake	No	13.2	86.8	0.001
	Yes	19	81
Medication advised by friends	No	15.1	84.9	0.058
	Yes	23.5	76.5
Over-the-counter drugs	No	12.2	87.8	< 0.001
	Yes	29.9	70.1
Visiting physician	No	10.5	89.5	< 0.001
	Yes	24.8	75.2
Halitosis	No	14.2	85.8	0.024
	Yes	18.3	81.7
Dyspepsia	No	8.9	91.1	< 0.001
	Yes	30.6	69.4
Anxiety	No	9.5	90.5	< 0.001
	Yes	19.5	80.5
Nightmare	No	12.1	87.9	< 0.001
	Yes	23.9	76.1
Restlessness	No	10.2	89.8	< 0.001
	Yes	18.5	81.5