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المؤتمر العلمي (الرابع) لطلاب وطالبات التعليم العالي

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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Health Students at University of Dammam
    (2013) Al Mahfoodh, Abrar; Al Mahfoodh, Zainab; Al Mahfoodh, Najwa; Al Hashim, Narjes; Al Marhoon, Amal; Al Saeed, Weam
    Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder of an unknown cause, characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel movement. It leads to lower quality of life. The prevalence of IBS varies among geographical regions. It is about 10-15% in Europe and America. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of IBS among the health students in Dammam University and to find out the associated risk factors. Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that took place in December 2012. Students from both sexes in the colleges of Medicine, Applied Medical sciences, Dentistry and female Nursing students were included. The study sample included 339 (Minimal sample size was 334) students selected by stratified random sampling with proportionate allocation (199 females and 140 males), Pregnant students were excluded. Self administered form which included the socio-demographic data, Rome III IBS module, anxiety and depression questionnaire was distributed. Exclusion criteria contain the "Red Flag" symptoms. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS v.19 and chi-squared test, t-test and regression analysis were performed, P value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The prevalence of IBS was 6. 2% with a significant male predominance (9.5% compared to 5.3% in females). 33.3% of participants with sickle cell anemia had IBS compared to 18.8% of asthmatics. The mean anxiety score among participants with IBS was significantly higher (P=0.006) There was no association between IBS and dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: 6.2% of students at Dammam University suffer from IBS; it's more