Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Among Jazan University Students, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Otayf, Bander; Dallak, Fatimah H.; Alomaish, Abeer; Qadri, Almuhannad; Moafa, Reema; Gosadi, Ibrahim M.

doi:10.7759/cureus.22500

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“…Finally, 33 studies were deemed eligible for data extraction and inclusion in this systematic review and meta-analysis. 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 Among these, data from 22 articles conformed to the definition of GERD in the context of the current study. 30 , 31 , 33 , 34 , 36 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 A flowchart illustrating the study selection process is shown in Fig.…”

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“…Two studies adopted a case-control design, 34 , 51 4 studies adopted a cohort study design, 29 , 46 , 47 , 61 and the remaining studies were cross-sectional. 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 The sample sizes of the individual studies ranged from 211 to 50,001, with a total of 66,098 cases of symptomatic GER (including 14,192 cases of GERD) and 167,855 participants across all included studies. In terms of GERD diagnosis, 4 studies relied on physician diagnosis, 34 , 40 , 50 , 51 5 studies used the Montreal definition, 41 , 43 , 44 , 52 , 53 and 13 studies employed authoritative questionnaires for diagnosis.…”

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“…In terms of GERD diagnosis, 4 studies relied on physician diagnosis, 34 , 40 , 50 , 51 5 studies used the Montreal definition, 41 , 43 , 44 , 52 , 53 and 13 studies employed authoritative questionnaires for diagnosis. 30 , 31 , 33 , 36 , 42 , 48 , 49 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 The results of the quality assessment analyses were presented in Supplementary Tables 3 and 4 . Most studies were assessed as having a low-to-medium risk of bias.…”

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“…Eight studies 30 36 , 42 , 51 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 59 with more than 2 categories of PA time were included in the dose–response analysis, comprising a total of 7806 participants (2794 cases with GERD). The analysis uncovered a linear relationship between PA duration and GERD prevalence ( χ 2 test; p = 0.004, Akaike information criterion = −8.17).…”

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Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive problem in adults particularly medical students, who are one of the most vulnerable groups. Many variables, including lifestyle changes and psychological stress, increase the prevalence of GERD among undergraduate medical students. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence, and risk factors of GERD, and its relationship with perceived stress among medical students in Egypt. Methods In November and December of 2022, a cross-sectional descriptive study with an analytical component was carried out among medical students from six different universities. An online self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire included data on sociodemographic characteristics, risk factors, lifestyle, the Arabic version of GerdQ, and the Arabic version of Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results The questionnaire was filled out by 964 medical students, the majority of whom were female (64%). Overall, 17.1% of participants reported symptoms of GERD. Logistic regression showed that smoking, high perceived stress, and a family history of GERD were the independent predictors of having GERD symptoms, with odds ratios of 4.1, 3.9, and 2.2, respectively. Conclusion GERD is a frequent condition among Egyptian medical students, affecting around one-fifth of them. In the fight against GERD, university-based smoking cessation and stress management programs may be influential.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Egypt: Prevalence and Risk Factors

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Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent gastrointestinal condition that has a detrimental impact on one’s quality of life because of acid reflux causing damage to the esophagus. Primary symptoms consist of heartburn and regurgitation, although patients may also encounter chest pain, nausea, and dysphagia. Medical students may be particularly susceptible due to stressful lifestyles and unhealthy habits. This study investigates the prevalence of GERD among medical students in Egypt and explores associated risk factors. Subjects and Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study that was conducted among undergraduate medical students at 21 medical schools across Egypt. The study included 602 participants from medical schools. The study utilized a pre-designed, self-administered questionnaire that includes questions about sociodemographic and lifestyle attributes, accompanied by the GERDQ questionnaire used to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease. Results A total of 602 undergraduate medical students completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of GERD was found to be 28.4%, with heartburn and regurgitation being the most prevalent symptoms among participants. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression revealed family history of GERD and stress after medical school enrollment as significant predictors of GERD symptoms (p=0.043 and p=0.044, respectively). Conclusion GERD has become increasingly common among medical students in Egypt. Contributing factors include medical students’ stressful lifestyles and familial predispositions. To address this, it is essential to implement counseling programs and raise awareness as initial steps toward reducing GERD prevalence.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Among Jazan University Students, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Among Undergraduate Medical Students in Egypt: Prevalence and Risk Factors

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