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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2023

Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and associated factors among university students in Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study.

Mekonnen Belete, Winta Tesfaye, Yonas Akalu, Adugnaw Adane, Yigizie Yeshaw

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Article in BMC gastroenterology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mekonnen BeleteDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia. mekonnenbelete26@gmail.com.
Winta TesfayeDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Yonas AkaluDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Adugnaw AdaneDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Yigizie YeshawDepartment of Human Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptom is a relapsing chronic medical condition resulting from the reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus and throat or mouth. It interferes with social functioning, sleep, productivity, and quality of life. Despite this, the magnitude of GERD symptoms is not known in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of GERD symptoms among university students in the Amhara national regional state.

methodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was employed in Amhara national regional state Universities, from April 1, 2021, to May 1, 2021. Eight hundred and forty-six students were included in the study. A stratified multistage sampling technique was employed. Data were collected by using a pretested self-administered questionnaire. Data were entered via Epi Data version 4.6.0.5 and analyzed by SPSS version-26 software. The bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were used to determine the associated factors of GERD symptoms. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. Variables having a p-value of ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

resultsThe prevalence of GERD symptoms in this study was 32.1% (95% CI = 28.7-35.5%). Being in the age of 20-25 years (AOR = 1.74, 95%CI = 1.03-2.94), female (AOR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.15-2.41), use of antipain (AOR = 2.47, 95% CI = 1.65-3.69) and soft drinks (AOR = 1.58, 95% CI = 1.13-2.20) were significantly associated with higher odds of GERD symptoms. Urban dwellers had less chance of having GERD symptoms (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.48-0.94).

conclusionNearly one-third of university students are affected by GERD symptoms. Age, sex, residence, use of antipain, and consumption of soft drinks were significantly associated with GERD. Reducing modifiable risk factors such as antipain use and soft drink consumption among students is advisable to decrease the disease burden.

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AntipainGastroesophageal RefluxAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansPrevalenceQuality of LifeStudentsUniversitiesYoung AdultAntipainAmharaEthiopiaGERDGERD symptomsUniversity students

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