Prevalência e fatores associados à constipação intestinal: um estudo de base populacional em Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, 2007

Collete, Vanessa Louise; Araújo, Claudia Affonso Silva; Madruga, Samanta Winck

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2010000700018

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“…Factors such as differences in intestinal motility and visceral perception between the genders are associated with gastrointestinal diseases such as constipation. 23 As in the present study, Collette et al 24 found a higher prevalence of the condition among women.…”

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confidence: 67%

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The prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay institutions

Klaus

Nardin

Paludo

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: Constipation is a frequent motility disorder and while a common complaint among the overall population, is particularly prevalent among the elderly. The increase of this population group is creating a growing demand for long term care institutions. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay care institutions. Method: The study involved 87 individuals. The data collected from each participant included gender, daily intake of water and fiber, physical activity, family history of constipation and nutritional status. The diagnosis of constipation was based on Roma III criteria. Statistical analysis was performed with the SPSS software program (version 18.0) with a level of significance of 5% ( p≤0.05). The Student t, Mann-Whitney, Pearson's chi-square or Fischer's exact tests were employed. Results: The sample was predominantly female (80.5%), with a mean age of 79.4(±9.6) years. A 42.52% prevalence of constipation was observed. Among affected individuals, the condition was more frequent among women (89.2%), those aged over 80 years (67.6%), those who did not engage in physical activity (56.8%), those with below the recommended intake of water and fiber, those who had a family history of constipation, and those who were diagnosed with eutrophia (56.3%). Among the factors analyzed, only age ( p=0.049) and low fiber intake ( p=0.019) were significantly linked to constipation. Conclusion: The results show that constipation is a multifactorial disease that is significantly related to age and low fiber intake.

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“…31,32 As in the present study, Collete et al 24 failed to find a statistically significant association between BMI and gastrointestinal symptoms.…”

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The prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay institutions

Klaus

Nardin

Paludo

et al. 2015

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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“…Adult (≥20 and <60 years old), constipated women were included in the study. Women who (1) reported not eating cheese, due to taste preferences or food intolerance/allergy; (2) did not meet the criteria for constipation according to the ROME III Consensus (6,19) ; and (3) were pregnant, were excluded. All participants were invited to participate in the study through Community Health Agents, during routine monthly visits.…”

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“…After the first publication of the Rome Criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, epidemiological studies on the topic have used the following criteria to define constipation: effort to evacuate, hard or lumpy stools, sensation of incomplete evacuation, sensation of anorectal blockage or obstruction, manual maneuvers to facilitate defecations, and fewer than three defecations per week (6,19) . The prevalence of intestinal constipation is variable, and depends on the location and the diagnostic criteria used.…”

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“…It can occur in all age groups, but is most common individuals older than 65 years and children under 4 (3,9) . Constipation can be an initial symptom of serious diseases such as colorectal cancer, which is the fourth most common cancer among men and the third among women in Brazil (6,15,16) . Symptoms of constipation, such as infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, difficulty for evacuate, cramping, bloating, flatulence, and sometimes severe abdominal pain, can affect the quality of life of patients (25) .…”

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Effect of the Consumption of a Cheese Enriched With Probiotic Organisms (Bifidobacterium Lactis Bi-07) in Improving Symptoms of Constipation

Favretto

Pontin

Moreira

2013

Arq. Gastroenterol.

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-Context -Constipation is a very common symptom in the general population. One way of non-pharmacological treatment of constipation is through the addition of probiotics to food. Obectives -The aim of this study was to evaluate de effect of the consumption of a fresh cheese, enriched with Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 on the symptoms of constipated women. Methods -A randomized controlled trial, carried out in the Basic Health Units of Guaporé's City -RS/Brazil, between january and may 2012, with 30 constipated women. The patients were randomized into two groups whom received, for 30 days, 30 g of fresh cheese enriched with Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 (n = 15) or regular fresh cheese (n = 15). Constipation symptoms were evaluated according to ROMA III Consensus, before and after the nutritional intervention. Also, data of clinical and anthropometric characteristics of the individuals were collected. Accepted level of significance 5% (P≤0,05). Results -The medium age of the studied population was 37,5±14,4 years in the intervention group and 40,8±12,8 years in the control group. After 30 days we observed that the ingestion of fresh cheese enriched with Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 promoted benefic effects on the symptoms of strength to evacuate. Conclusion -The consumption of 30g/day of a fresh cheese enriched with Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 has beneficial effects on constipation symptoms.

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Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation

Turawa

Musekiwa

Rohwer

2015

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Selection criteria All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing any intervention for preventing postpartum constipation versus another intervention, placebo or no intervention. Interventions could include pharmacological (e.g. laxatives) and non-pharmacological interventions (e.g. acupuncture, educational and behavioural interventions). We included quasi-randomised trials. Cluster-RCTs were eligible for inclusion but none were identified. Studies using a cross-over design were not eligible for inclusion in this review. Data collection and analysis Two review authors independently screened the results of the search to select potentially relevant studies, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Results were pooled in a meta-analysis only where there was no substantial statistical heterogeneity.

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Prevalência e fatores associados à constipação intestinal: um estudo de base populacional em Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, 2007

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Cited by 43 publications

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The prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay institutions

The prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay institutions

Effect of the Consumption of a Cheese Enriched With Probiotic Organisms (Bifidobacterium Lactis Bi-07) in Improving Symptoms of Constipation

Interventions for preventing postpartum constipation

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