ArticleThe Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association2019
Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students at Ain Shams University.
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Moderate Continuous Versus High Interval Intensity Training on Gut Dysbiosis and Glucagon Like Peptide Hormone in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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- Dietary habits as associated factors with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students: evidence from a cross-sectional study.BMC gastroenterology · 2024Article
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- Does irritable bowel syndrome plague our budding doctors? - A study from an Indian medical college.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome in medical students at a Peruvian university: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Demographics: A Middle Eastern Multinational Cross-sectional Study.Middle East journal of digestive diseases · 2022Article
- Irritable bowel syndrome in Egyptian medical students, prevalence and associated factors: a cross-sectional study.The Pan African medical journal · 2022Article
- Assessment of psychological alarms and coping strategies of medical students with irritable bowel syndrome at Zagazig University: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorders. The pathogenesis of this disorder remains obscure. However, many etiological explanations point toward bacterial etiology. Also, several studies have documented that psychological and social factors may play a role. Medical education is among the most challenging and stressful education, and this may predispose to high rates of IBS.
objectivesThe aims of this study are to estimate the frequency of IBS in a selected sample of students of Faculty of Medicine in Ain Shams University and to find out the determinants associated with this disorder. STUDY
designA cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students from October 2017 to February 2018 at Faculty of Medicine-Ain Shams University. All participants were asked to complete a confidential self-administered questionnaire. An interview questionnaire was used for diagnosis of IBS according to Rome III criteria, while morbid anxiety and depression were diagnosed by using the Arabic version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).
resultsThree hundred eighty-two students completed the questionnaire. The frequency of IBS was 31.7% with higher proportion among females and among students with positive family history of IBS. However, IBS was significantly less prevalent among students practicing regular exercise. Lastly, based on (HADS), there was a statistical significant relationship between IBS and anxiety (p < 0.05), but not depression.
conclusionThe study revealed that around 31% of the studied group was suffering from IBS. Female gender, suffering from anxiety, and positive family history of IBS were the main associated factors for IBS. Screening of all medical students in the faculty for IBS is suggested. Providing psychological and emotional support along with stress management is highly recommended.
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