Awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Interns of Medical College

Lavekar, Anurag; Chandran, Suhas; Ram, Dushad; Aarsha,; Manjari,

doi:10.46347/jmsh.2018.v04i03.003

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“…Most subjects will seek medicinal treatment and professional counseling for the management of IBS. Similar findings were reported in several studies [ 27 , 28 , 29 ], whose participants advocated the need for awareness about IBS and various factors related to the disease.…”

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“…However, the study by Hakami et al, which aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of medical students in Saudi Arabia toward IBS, reported that most participants had misconceptions about its etiology and nature [ 25 ]. Similarly, several other national [ 26 , 27 ] and international studies [ 28 , 29 , 30 ] reported low awareness of IBS among the study populations, as most of the subjects had improper knowledge about the etiology and risk factors of IBS and its symptoms.…”

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Assessment of Public’s Awareness Regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, or discomfort. It is a highly prevalent disorder that affects patients’ quality of life. A workup is usually required to diagnose IBS, as its differential diagnosis includes some serious conditions such as carcinoma of the colon. The present study aimed to assess the awareness and beliefs of the general population regarding IBS. This study was conducted in the Aseer Region, in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia. It followed a cross-sectional research design that was conducted during the period from January to March 2021 using a structured self-administered questionnaire to assess the demographic variables in addition to questions to assess participants’ awareness and beliefs related to IBS. Following a convenience sample, the study included 779 participants, with 43.3% being male, mostly in the age group 21–30 years (36.7%), and 68.7% being university graduates. Most participants (70.5%) were aware of IBS, and had the correct knowledge about its etiology, symptoms, risk factors, prognosis, and management. It is recommended to conduct various awareness-raising programs regarding IBS to improve the public’s knowledge and to decrease functional disabilities and their impact on life.

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Assessment of Public’s Awareness Regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

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“…Closer to our findings, about 65% physicians had been reported to be aware of ROME criteria from a study in Iceland ( 17 ). In a study among medical interns; about 47.5% respondents were aware of the diagnostic criteria for IBS ( 18 ) while a level of awareness of 35% has been reported among general practitioners in Italy ( 19 ). Furthermore; the awareness of a formal criterion for IBS among primary care physicians though systematic review has been estimated to be 2-36% ( 14 ).…”

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Characterization of Neurological Manifestation in Hematologic Malignancy Patients in Saudi University Hospital

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Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) accounts for a reasonable number of medical encounters in primary care, yet a large proportion of cases remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to non-application of systematic approach in such cases. Aim: We aimed to assess the awareness, attitude and self-reported utilization of ROME criteria among primary care physicians. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among primary care physicians under ministry of health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (N=216). A pre-designed, structured, closed ended, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. SPSS 20 was used for data analysis. Results: A great majority of physicians (about 86%) were aware about ROME criteria; about 57% were having detailed knowledge, while about 53% considered themselves skilled enough to use it confidently. Only 29% physicians reported to use it frequently in their day to day practice. Knowledge, attitude and practice were found to be significantly higher among family medicine specialty as compared to others (p<0.05), whereas knowledge and attitude were noted to be significantly higher among residents as compared to specialist (p<0.05). No association was noted with age, gender, nationality and duration of clinical experience (p>0.05). Conclusion: We found a low utilization of ROME criteria among physicians with remarkable gap between awareness and practice.

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“…It is a global problem that has an impact on people's health and economies, thus it has drawn the attention of many academics (Algabr et al, 2018). Despite years of research, the cause of the disorder remains unknown, although it is frequently linked to noncolonic symptoms (Lavekar et al, 2019).…”

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“…A study showed that the prevalence of IBS ranges greatly from 15% to 24% of the total world's population, including 10-15% of the western predominantly female (Lavekar et al, 2019) population (Alhazmi, 2011). Moreover, studies conducted on IBS prevalence among school students, school instructors and university students In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia showed the prevalence rates ranging from 9% to 40% (Arishi et al, 2021).…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards irritable bowel syndrome among young adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Sonbul²,

Alzahrani³

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Background: A non-organic gastrointestinal disorder called irritable-bowelsyndrome (IBS) is characterized by recurring stomach pain or discomfort and irregular stool habits. Many academics have taken an interest in it since it is a global issue that affects people's health and economies. This paper intends to identify knowledge, attitude and practice regarding irritable bowel syndrome among young adults in Jeddah city. Methodology: In Jeddah city, crosssectional research was conducted. All individuals who volunteer to participate in this study filled a self-administered anonymous questionnaire in Arabic and in English. In the survey, demographic data was collected, and IBS knowledge, attitude and practice of participants were evaluated. Data was statistically analyzed using the (SPSS) program, version 25. Results: The study consisted of 542 participants 39.5% of them were males and 60.5% were females. 56.6% of participants aged between 20-25 years old. 56.5% have heard of irritable bowel syndrome. Only 18.5% have been diagnosed with irritable-bowel-syndrome (IBS) by a doctor. 67.3% of participants think that IBS Reduces Quality of Life. Conclusion: This study shows that the general Saudi population knows insufficient about irritable bowel syndrome.Enhanced quality of life for IBS patients may encourage them to seek medical care as soon as possible, while also lowering anxiety and reducing the number of times they need to visit the hospital. These benefits could result from educating the general public about IBS to improve understanding and reduce misconceptions about the serious disease's development.

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Awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Interns of Medical College

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Assessment of Public’s Awareness Regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of Public’s Awareness Regarding Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

Characterization of Neurological Manifestation in Hematologic Malignancy Patients in Saudi University Hospital

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards irritable bowel syndrome among young adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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