scholarly journals Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Psychological Disorder or Poverty? Results of a Large Cross-sectional Study in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 821-826
Author(s):  
Saba Alvand ◽  
Zahra Mohammadi ◽  
Laleh Rashidian ◽  
Bahman Cheraghian ◽  
Zahra Rahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Psychological Disorder ◽  
Rome Iii Criteria ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
History Of ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disease with no exact laboratory or imaging findings. IBS is more common in areas with a history of psychological trauma and war. This study aims to report the prevalence and possible determinants of IBS in southwestern Iran, an area with a notable history of war. Methods: We randomly enrolled 1849 permanent residents in 29 cities aged 20 to 65 years. A validated for Farsi version Rome III criteria and a questionnaire, including demographic data and health history, were administered to each subject. Participants who fulfilled the Rome III criteria were categorized into three groups: Diarrhea dominant (IBS-D), Constipation dominant (IBS-C), and Mixed type (IBS-M). Results: The total prevalence of IBS was 3.2%, with 70% of subjects being of Arab descent (P=0.004). IBS was more common in females, singles, illiterate subjects, and people younger than 30 years; however, none of these differences were statistically significant. People with depression, anxiety, self-report of psychological disorders, and very low socioeconomic status had a significantly higher prevalence of IBS (P<0.05). After multivariable logistic regression analysis, very low socioeconomic status had an independent role in IBS predictivity (OR: 2.28, 95% CI: 1.01–5.15). Conclusion: This study shows a higher prevalence of IBS symptoms in a population-based study in the region compared to counterparts in other regions of Iran. Considering the higher prevalence of self-reported psychological disorders, further studies are recommended to focus on the exact diagnosis of mental disorders and their influence on IBS.

scholarly journals Clinical Manifestation of Patients Who Died Due to COVID-19; A Retrospective Study from Qom-Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 864-869
Author(s):  
Ahmad Hormati ◽  
Seyed Yaser Foroghi Ghomi ◽  
Masoudreza Sohrabi ◽  
Saeedeh Jafari ◽  
Amir Jabbari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Rome Iii Criteria ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
History Of

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disease with no exact laboratory or imaging findings. IBS is more common in areas with a history of psychological trauma and war. This study aims to report the prevalence and possible determinants of IBS in southwestern Iran, an area with a notable history of war. Methods: We randomly enrolled 1849 permanent residents in 29 cities aged 20 to 65 years. A validated for Farsi version Rome III criteria and a questionnaire, including demographic data and health history, were administered to each subject. Participants who fulfilled the Rome III criteria were categorized into three groups: Diarrhea dominant (IBS-D), Constipation dominant (IBS-C), and Mixed type (IBS-M). Results: The total prevalence of IBS was 3.2%, with 70% of subjects being of Arab descent (P=0.004). IBS was more common in females, singles, illiterate subjects, and people younger than 30 years; however, none of these differences were statistically significant. People with depression, anxiety, self-report of psychological disorders, and very low socioeconomic status had a significantly higher prevalence of IBS (P<0.05). After multivariable logistic regression analysis, very low socioeconomic status had an independent role in IBS predictivity (OR: 2.28, 95% CI: 1.01–5.15). Conclusion: This study shows a higher prevalence of IBS symptoms in a population-based study in the region compared to counterparts in other regions of Iran. Considering the higher prevalence of self-reported psychological disorders, further studies are recommended to focus on the exact diagnosis of mental disorders and their influence on IBS.

scholarly journals Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among University Students in Jordan

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amjad Al-Shdaifat ◽  
Anwar Al-Kassar ◽  
Asgeir Johannessen ◽  
Zaid Al-Dabbagh ◽  
Mohamed Al-Ethawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
University Students ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Rome Iii Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Hashemite University

Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the commonest diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders (GI) in primary care and gastroenterology practices. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of IBS, and identify associated factors, among university students in Jordan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among students at the Hashemite University in Jordan. A validated, confidential, self-administered data collection questionnaire was used for the collection of personal and sociodemographic data, and the Rome III criteria were used to define IBS. Logistic regression analysis was done to identify factors associated with IBS. Results A total of 198 students participated in the study, of whom 163 had complete data and could be assessed by the Rome III criteria. The age range of the students was 18 to 35 years, and 91 (55.8%) were women. Overall, 26 (16.0%) of the respondents were diagnosed with IBS. Poor sleep (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 3.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.5-10.4; p<0.01), being married (AOR 7.6; 95% CI 2.0-28.8; p<0.01) and a family history of IBS (AOR 2.9; 95% CI 1.1-7.7; p=0.03) were independently associated with IBS in multivariable analysis. Conclusion IBS was common among otherwise healthy university student in Jordan. Lifestyle factors such as poor sleep appeared to be associated with IBS symptoms.

scholarly journals Inability of the Rome III Criteria to Distinguish Functional Constipation From Constipation-Subtype Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2010 ◽  
Vol 105 (10) ◽  
pp. 2228-2234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reuben K Wong ◽  
Olafur S Palsson ◽  
Marsha J Turner ◽  
Rona L Levy ◽  
Andrew D Feld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Functional Constipation ◽  
Rome Iii Criteria ◽  
Rome Iii ◽  
Irritable Bowel
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