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ArticleUrology annals

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms significantly affect medical students' well-being.

Abdullah AlKhayal, Faisal Ali Alasmari, Bander Khaled Alomeyr, Saad Abumelha, Khalid Alrabeeah

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Abdullah AlKhayalKing Abdulaziz Medical City, Division of Urology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Faisal Ali AlasmariCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Bander Khaled AlomeyrCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saad AbumelhaKing Abdulaziz Medical City, Division of Urology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid AlrabeeahKing Abdulaziz Medical City, Division of Urology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center · SAKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SA

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Abstract

Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) symptoms among male-medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design: It is a cross-sectional study at King Saudi Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Medicine at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods: A total of 300 male medical students were given a hardcopy questionnaire to be filled anonymously that includes demographic characteristics, several questions regarding the health status, habits of the participants, and the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index for evaluating CPPS symptoms. Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS (v21) was used for the analysis. Qualitative data presented by frequencies and percentages and quantitative data presented by median and interquartile range (Q1 to Q3). The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between the outcome variables with demographical data. Results: In total 300 male medical students were surveyed, 245 medical students returned the questionnaire giving a response rate of 81.6%. The prevalence of CPPS symptoms among all participants was 57.9%. Majority of the participants does not have any associated medical/psychological conditions 152 (62%). Students with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or/and anxiety have statistically significant association with CPPS symptoms ( Conclusions: The prevalence of CPPS symptoms among male medical students is high. Anxiety, IBS, and lack of activity might be associated with CPPS symptoms, which have a significant negative impact on the QOL. For the future direction, a large-scale global study should be conducted to link the effects of CPPS symptoms on male medical students well-being.

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Chronic pelvic pain syndromeinterquartile rangeirritable bowel syndromeNational Institutes of Health-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Indexquality of lifethe International Classification of Diseases-9

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