Trial reportBMC gastroenterology2021
Prevalence of constipation in adults with obesity class II and III and associated factors.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 73 citations in OpenAlex.
- Physical activity and constipation: A systematic review of cohort studies.Journal of global health · 2024Pooled it
- Global prevalence of constipation in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2023Pooled it
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- Comparison of the Effects of Abdominal Massage and Oral Administration of Sweet Almond Oil on Constipation and Quality of Life among Elderly Individuals: A Single-Blind Clinical Trial.BioMed research international · 2022Trial
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- Associations Between Vaginal Angle and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Exploration of a Possible New Screening Tool.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Symptom Profiles of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction in Obesity Before and After Treatment.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2026Article
- Depressive Symptoms, Dietary Patterns and Other Factors Associated with Constipation in Middle-Aged Adults from Kielce District in Poland: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Association of Mediterranean Diet Adherence With Chronic Constipation and Chronic Diarrhea: Findings From NHANES.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Dietary Fiber as Prebiotics: A Mitigation Strategy for Metabolic Diseases.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Prevalence of chronic diarrhea and its association with obesity in a Chinese community-based population.Chinese medical journal · 2025Article
- Disorders of the gut-brain interaction among European people with obesity: Prevalence and burden of compatible symptoms.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025Article
- Negative association between body roundness index and constipation: insights from NHANES.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Association of Genetically Predicted Obesity and Stool Frequency: Evidence From an Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2025Article
- Association between body roundness index and constipation using data from NHANES 2005-2010.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Nutritional knowledge, fiber intake, body mass index, and sex associated with constipation symptoms in Peruvian adults.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Association of the body roundness index with chronic diarrhea and chronic constipation: findings based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2010 data.Lipids in health and disease · 2025Article
- Association between non-high-density lipoprotein to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and bowel health in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Causal Relationships of Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Digestive Tract Cancers: A Mendelian Randomization Study.Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery · 2025Article
- Association of obesity-related anthropometric indicators with chronic constipation and diarrhea among U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundConstipation and obesity have common risk factors. However, little is known about the occurrence of constipation in individuals with severe obesity and the associated factors.
objectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of intestinal constipation and its associated factors in adults with obesity class II and III.
methodThis study analyzed baseline data from a randomized clinical trial with adults aged 18-64 with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m
resultsAmong the 150 participants, the prevalence of constipation was 24.67% (95% CI: 17.69-31.64). After multiple regression analyses constipation was associated with polypharmacy (adjusted PR: 2.99, 95% CI: 1.18-7.57, p = 0.021), younger age group i.e. 18-29 years (adjusted PR: 3.12, 95% CI: 1.21-8.06, p = 0.019) and former smoking (adjusted PR: 3.24, 95% CI: 1.28-9.14, p = 0.014). There was no statistically significant association between constipation and daily consumption of fiber-rich foods, however, the non-consumption of whole grains was borderline significant (adjusted PR: 2.92, 95% CI: 1.00 to 8.49, p = 0.050).
conclusionA high prevalence of constipation was found in adults with obesity class II and III. Constipation was significantly associated with the simultaneous use of five or more medications, younger age group and being a former smoker.
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