Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Chinese college and university students assessed using Rome III criteria

Ye, Dong; Zuo, Xiuli; Li, Changqing; Yu, Yanbo; Zhao, Qin; Li, Yanqing

doi:10.3748/wjg.v16.i33.4221

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“…This value was higher than that reported in China among university students (7.85%) (Dong et al, 2010). On the other hand, it is lower than that reported in Japan (25.2%) among male nursing and medical school students (Okami et al, 2011).…”

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A study of impact and prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Al-Ghamdi¹,

AlOsamey²,

AlHamdan³

et al. 2015

Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered as a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder which ischaracterized by some non-specific symptoms, such as altered bowel habits and abdominal pain. There is no recognized organic pathology associated with IBS. The prevalence of IBS is different in different communities. Its etiology remains uncertain or obscure, perhaps multifactorial. The predestined objective was the determination of prevalence, associated factors and impact of IBS on medical student studying in Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. A cross-sectional study was carried out among male medical students enrolled in Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University during the academic year 2013 to 2014. All male medical students of second to sixth year were invited for participation in the study by filling study questionnaire. A validated, reliable, confidential, and self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Rome III Criteria was used for the diagnosis of irritable bowed syndrome. The IBS prevalence was 21% with profiles characterized by constipation (20.0%), diarrhea (34.3%), and other alternating symptoms (45.7%). Students who having history of chronic health problems were about three times more prone to develop IBS (OR=2.93). Those reported having stress was at 2.63 times more risk to develop IBS. Those having food hypersensitivity as compared to others were more liable to develop IBS (OR=3.29). IBS was not significantly associated with academic performance. IBS prevailed among medical students. Thus, screening of these students for psychological problems, IBS and stress management strategies are recommended for these students.

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confidence: 54%

A study of impact and prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Al-Ghamdi¹,

AlOsamey²,

AlHamdan³

et al. 2015

Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.

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“…It ranged from 9.3% in the study of Dong et al (9) from China to 35.5% in the study of Okami et al (10) from Japan. The prevalence of IBS reported among Canadian medical students was 20.61% (11), while the corresponding rate from India was 16.5% (3).…”

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A systematic review of the prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Ibrahim¹

2016

Turk J Gastroenterol

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“…And/or 2) Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool. And/or 3) Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool [2].…”

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“…Abdominal pain or discomforts with a change in bowel habits only and without any change anatomical or histology in the intestine are main features of IBS [2] [3].…”

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students and Interns in King Faisal University

Alsuwailm¹,

AL-Qahtani²,

AL-Hulaibi³

et al. 2017

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Background: One of the most highly prevalent costly gastrointestinal disorders is IBS. It is a consequence of emotional conflicts and stress. So people who are in medical education, they have highest percentage of IBS. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of IBS and its effects on the academic achievement among medical students of KFU, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A crosssectional study was carried out among medical students and interns from August 2015 to September 2016 at (KFU) in Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. All participants were asked to complete a confidential self-administered questionnaire. Diagnosis of IBS was according to Rome III criteria. Results: 173 medical students completed the survey. The prevalence of IBS was 44.5%, with a high prevalence in females (31.8%). IBS was present significantly higher among students who experience emotional stress in the past 6-month (25.4%) and higher among students with a positive family history of IBS. Moreover, IBS was associated with a decrease in the academic performance among medical students (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed a high percentage of IBS among medical students and interns in KFU. Female gender, having emotional stress in the past 6 months and family history of IBS were the main predictors of IBS. However, the main predictor of IBS was in family history.

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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Chinese college and university students assessed using Rome III criteria

Abstract: The prevalence of IBS is 7.85% in Chinese college and university students according to the Rome III criteria. Low exercise level and anxiety may be the risk factors for IBS.

Cited by 69 publications

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A study of impact and prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

A study of impact and prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

A systematic review of the prevalence and risk factors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students

Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students and Interns in King Faisal University

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