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The missing values in the covariables were filled by multiple interpolation. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association between DI-GM and constipation. Subgroup analyses were also performed to examine the possible interactions between DI-GM and constipation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of the 7,325 subjects, 887 reported constipations, with a prevalence of 12.1%. After adjustment for multivariate modeling, the DI-GM score was significantly associated with constipation (0.92 [95% CI 0.87\u20130.96]; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.001). Similar results were found for the association of beneficial gut microbiota score with constipation (OR 0.89 [95% CI 0.84 to 0.95]; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> =\u202f0. 001). Subgroup analyses revealed that the relationship between DI-GM scores and constipation remained stable (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;gt;\u202f0.05).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>DI-GM was negatively associated with the incidence of constipation in the female population. Clinicians should consider the influence of dietary structure on the treatment of constipation in women. 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