Prevalence and Predictors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome  among Medical Students

Farah, Randa; Khamis, Nadia; Sneineh, Awni Abu; Khatib, Aseil; Haddadin, Sophia; Darwish, M.A.; Rayyan, Yaser

doi:10.35516/jmj.v56i1.231

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“…Male MDs were more affected and IBS strongly correlated with having a positive family history, occasionally taking analgesics and being a highly anxious student (El-Sharawy et al, 2022; Farah et al, 2022). In a study done in Saudi Arabia, the IBS-M subtype was the most prevalent one.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Alghamdi,

Alshehri,

Alshehri

et al. 2023

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Background: A chronic functional gastrointestinal illness known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is primarily distinguished by changed bowel habits, abdominal pain and bloating/distention. There are a considerable proportion of medical students in Saudi Arabia who suffers from IBS due to different risk factors. Our study aimed to determine prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its risk factors among many medical students from different universities in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is an observational cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia from July 2022 to January 2023. The sample size was involving 402 with a 95% confidence interval, a 5% margin of error. The data was collected through a standardized clear questionnaire and its analysis will be done using SPSS version 25. Results: 18.7% of the studied population was previously with IBS. 26.6% always face a lot of stress, 34.6% sometimes consume sugar to deal with stress. 42.5% had a positive family history for IBS. 7.2% had previously undergone an abdominal surgery. 13.7% take NSAIDS regularly. Conclusion: The prevalence of IBS was higher among females than among males and was highest among fifth-year medical students. Most of the participants had moderate or high levels of anxiety. Stress management activities and student counseling sessions are recommended to decrease anxiety levels.

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Prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Alghamdi,

Alshehri,

Alshehri

et al. 2023

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Dietary habits as associated factors with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students: evidence from a cross-sectional study

Mahyoub,

Abbas,

Elhoumed

et al. 2024

BMC Gastroenterol

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Background Research on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among medical students has increased globally, highlighting a high prevalence in this demographic. However, there is a lack of data specifically regarding the prevalence of IBS among medical students in Yemen. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of IBS among Yemeni medical students. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study involving medical students who completed a validated self-administered questionnaire incorporating socio-demographic information, dietary habits, smoking status, sleep patterns, and the Rome IV criteria for IBS. We used bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models to identify IBS’s associated factors, estimated as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and average marginal effect (AME) on the predicted probability of IBS. Results The study included 351 medical students with a mean age of 22.53 ± 2.70 years; 39.60% (139) were females. The prevalence of IBS was 26.21% (92 students), with 67.39% (62) of them classified as IBS-M (mixed). In multivariable analysis, the consumption of carbonated soft drinks remained significantly associated with IBS (OR: 3.35; 95% CI: 1.14–9.88; P = 0.028). In males, coffee consumption had a substantial effect on the predicted probability of IBS (AME: 11.41%; 95% CI: 0.32–22.60). In females, the consumption of carbonated soft drinks had a significant effect on the predicted probability of IBS (AME: 24.91%; 95% CI: 8.34–41.48). Conclusion The consumption of carbonated soft drinks is significantly associated with IBS among medical students, with a particularly notable increase in the predicted probability of IBS in females. These findings highlight the necessity for gender-specific dietary recommendations in IBS management. Further research is essential to investigate IBS in the general population to gain a comprehensive understanding of its prevalence and associated factors.

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Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in the Arab World: A Systematic Review

Almansour

2024

Cureus

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) across the globe. The prevalence rate of IBS varies across the regions. In the present systematic review, we aim to investigate the prevalence of IBS in Arab countries in recent years. To identify relevant studies, a comprehensive search was undertaken in various databases including CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) Ultimate, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. Furthermore, Google Scholar was also explored to identify relevant studies. The inclusion criteria included studies that assessed IBS in the Arab world and were published in the English language. Fifty-two cross-sectional studies from seven countries, encompassing 51,683 participants, were included. The majority of the included studies were conducted in Saudi Arabia (n=40), followed by Jordan (n=4) and Egypt (n=3). The highest prevalence rates were reported by studies from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Jordan. Low prevalence rates (<20%) were noted in 19 studies included in this systematic review. Female predominance in IBS prevalence was observed in most studies, while only two studies indicated higher prevalence in males. Key risk factors included family history, anxiety, depression, gastroesophageal reflux disease, low income, diabetes, low water intake, workload, occupation, food allergy, smoking, age, chronic diseases, and stress. IBS prevalence in the Arab world varies significantly. Female predominance was seen in the present systematic review as well.

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Prevalence and Predictors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students

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References 18 publications

Prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Dietary habits as associated factors with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students: evidence from a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in the Arab World: A Systematic Review

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