The prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students and interns: results of a national survey in Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Background & aim: University students worldwide are found to make up a considerable portion of the IBS affected population. There is a paucity of data from Saudi Arabia regarding prevalence of IBS among medical students and interns. Material & methods: We conducted a cross sectional study to estimate the number of medical students and interns from different cities in Saudi Arabia who have irritable bowel syndrome and described the potential risk factors. Data was collected using a designed questionnaire while weight and height were measured to calculate the Body mass index (BMI). Diagnosis of IBS was made according to ROME IV criteria. Results: A total of 856 medical students and interns from different cities in Saudi Arabia took part in this national survey and were included in the statistical analysis. Prevalence of IBS in the studied sample was estimated to be 17.5% (95% CI; 15.0% - 20.1%). It was revealed that stress (p=0.027), NSAIDs usage (p=0.002), alcohol consumption (p=0.049) and family history of IBS were significantly associated with a higher risk of developing IBS (p<0.001). History of appendectomy in the past, antibiotic usage were found to have no significant association with IBS. Conclusion: The current study revealed that a considerable proportion of medical students & interns in Saudi Arabia suffer from IBS. A higher prevalence of IBS was observed among medical students who were under constant stress, consumed alcohol or used NSAIDs frequently and among those who had family history of IBS.
Authors and Affiliations
Talal Abdullah Alzahrani, Abdullah Sitr Aljuaid, Tariq Mesfer Alharthi, Alwaleed Saeed Aljabir, Lojain Abdul Aziz Alshehri, Mohammad Eid Mahfouz, Ibrahim Masoodi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP588063
- DOI -
- Views 171
- Downloads 0
Comparison of estimation of fetal weight by two clinical methods and ultrasound at term pregnancy
Objective: To make a comparative evalution of estimation of fetal weight in term pregnancy by using USG and Johnson’s formula and Dare’s formula. Methods: The fetal weight in –utero was calculated by using the above meth...
Role of pulse wave velocity (PWV) and central aortic pressure (CAP) in evaluating hypertension using sphygmocor
These days, hypertension has become very serious health issue as it is estimated that over 1 billion people are suffering from this disease worldwide. It has been estimated that by the year 2025, this will reach to about...
A study on comparison between ultrasound guided technique and peripheral nerve stimulator guided technique in performing brachial plexus block (supraclavicular approach) for upper limb surgeries
Background: The use of a peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) has been considered the ‘gold standard’ for performing peripheral nerve blocks for the last two decades and has been shown to be a highly effective technique for...
Assessment of thyroid profile in children with thalassemia and its correlation with serum ferritin level
Background: Thalassemia is a group of hereditary anaemia characterized by reduced or absent globin chain, resulting in transfusion dependent anemia and iron overload. Objectives: Evaluation of thyroid profile in thalasse...
Assessment of the level of knowledge about breast cancer and related symptoms, screening and treatment among Saudi Female
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for a female in Saudi according to National Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness the majority of patients in our country present at an early age and late stage. As the only way to...