Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Middle-Aged and Elderly Palestinians: Its Prevalence and Effect of Location of Residence

Qumseya, Bashar J.; Tayem, Yasin; Almansa, Cristina; Dasa, Osama; Hamadneh, Murad K; Al-sharif, Ahmed F; Hmidat, Ahmed M; Abu–Limon, Ismael M.; Nahhal, Khaled W.; Alassas, Khadija; DeVault, Kenneth R.; Wallace, Michael B.; Houghton, Lesley A.

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“…A study of 1,352 Palestinians aged ≥50 years of age and living in a range of settings, including residents of refugee camps, found an overall prevalence of IBS of 30%. 53 Living in a refugee camp (OR 1.68; 95% CI: 1.14-2.40) or a rural village (OR 1.33; 95% CI:…”

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Global burden of irritable bowel syndrome: trends, predictions and risk factors

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Ford

2020

Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders of gut-brain interaction worldwide and is defined according to patterns of gastrointestinal symptoms, as described by the Rome diagnostic criteria. However, these criteria, developed with reference to research conducted largely in Western populations, might be limited in their applicability to other countries and cultures. Epidemiological data show a wide variation in the prevalence of IBS globally and more rigorous studies are needed to accurately determine any differences that might exist between countries and potential explanations. The effect of IBS on the individual, in terms of their quality of life, and on healthcare delivery and society, in terms of economic costs, is considerable. Although the magnitude of these effects seems to be comparable between nations, their precise nature can vary based on the existence of societal and cultural differences. The pathophysiology of IBS is complex and incompletely understood; genetics, diet and the gut microbiome are all recognised risk factors, but the part they play might be influenced by geography and culture, and hence their relative importance might vary between countries. This Review aims to provide an overview of the burden of IBS in a global context, to discuss future implications for the care of people with IBS worldwide, and to identify key areas for further research.

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Global burden of irritable bowel syndrome: trends, predictions and risk factors

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Ford

2020

Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol

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“…FGIDs are common and account for the majority of GI consultations seen in primary and secondary-care (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17). Th ey represent a public health burden given their chronic remitting-relapsing course, which signifi cantly impacts on an individual's general state of well-being aside from their specifi c GI complaint ( 3,4 ).…”

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The Prevalence and Impact of Overlapping Rome IV-Diagnosed Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders on Somatization, Quality of Life, and Healthcare Utilization: A Cross-Sectional General Population Study in Three Countries

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Palsson

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American Journal of Gastroenterology

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“…In a population-based study from the West Bank, the overall prevalence of IBS was 30%. IBS was more common in rural areas than urban centers ( 6 ). In Saudi Arabia, a survey of adults found a prevalence of 11.4% using Rome II criteria ( 7 ).…”

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The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Board-Certified Medical Doctors In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

AlAmeel

Roth

Sulais

2019

Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

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Introduction Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. A pooled analysis showed a global prevalence of 11.2%. Few studies looked at the prevalence of IBS in health care providers. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS among board-certified physicians and surgeons. Methods Board-certified physicians and surgeons in Saudi Arabia were invited to complete a web-based survey. It included questions regarding participant demographics, specialty, practice type and hours worked per week. The Rome IV-validated questionnaire was used to identify subjects with IBS. The primary outcome of the study was the prevalence of IBS among physicians. Secondary outcomes included exploring the effect on IBS prevalence of age, gender, marital status, work hours, specialty, gastroenterology subspecialty and working in a public versus private hospital. Results The final analysis included 594 subjects, with 419 males and a median age of 41. The vast majority (86%) were married. Nearly 90% worked in a public hospital exclusively, and the median number of hours worked per week was 48. The overall prevalence of IBS was 16.3%. In a binary logistic regression model, age (odds ratio [OR] = 0.931, P < 0.0001), gender (OR = 0.504, P = 0.003) and work hours (OR = 2.397, P < 0.0001) significantly predicted the presence of IBS. Marital status and specialty did not predict IBS prevalence. Discussion This cross-sectional study shows that the prevalence of IBS among physicians in Saudi Arabia to be 16.3%. IBS was more common in females, those who worked longer hours and younger physicians. There was no association between practicing certain specialties and IBS. However, the lack of difference in our cohort may be attributed to the relatively small sample size from each specialty.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Middle-Aged and Elderly Palestinians: Its Prevalence and Effect of Location of Residence

Abstract: The prevalence of IBS among middle-aged and elderly residents of Palestine is high. Residents in refugee camps and rural areas have a higher incidence of IBS than those in urban areas.

Cited by 8 publications

References 43 publications

Global burden of irritable bowel syndrome: trends, predictions and risk factors

Global burden of irritable bowel syndrome: trends, predictions and risk factors

The Prevalence and Impact of Overlapping Rome IV-Diagnosed Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders on Somatization, Quality of Life, and Healthcare Utilization: A Cross-Sectional General Population Study in Three Countries

The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Board-Certified Medical Doctors In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

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