From:  Prevalence profile of burning mouth syndrome in a sample of Egyptian population: A cross-sectional clinical based study

Correlations showing ICC and p-values between intensity of BMS and risk factors, QOL, and PSS scores

                                                                                                    Correlations (Spearman)                                  Intensity of BMS
AgeCorrelation coefficient                                           0.259
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           0.025
GenderCorrelation coefficient                                           –0.226
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           0.052
SmokingCorrelation coefficient                                           0.288
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           0.012
DurationCorrelation coefficient                                           0.323
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           0.005
Medical conditionCorrelation coefficient                                           0.475
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           < 0.001
Long term medicationsCorrelation coefficient                                           0.327
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           0.004
QOLCorrelation coefficient                                           0.863**
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           < 0.001
PSSCorrelation coefficient                                           0.492**
Sig. (2-tailed)                                           < 0.001
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**: Correlation is significant at the (p < 0.05) level. BMS: burning mouth syndrome; PSS: Perceived Stress Scale; QOL: quality of life