Prevalence and quality of life in qashqai migrating nomads with irritable bowel syndrome in Southern Iran
Joint Authors
Zare, Najaf
Mihrabani, D.
Masumi, S. J.
Muradi, F.
Khademolhosseni, F.
Mustaghni, A.
Salihi, M.
Muntazari, A.
Fayruzi, Mahdi Sabri
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 4 (31 Oct. 2009), pp.403-407, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2009-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an important public health problem, owing both to its high prevalence and its impact on the quality of life.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of IBS and its relationship to life style in Qashqai migrating nomads with a different lifestyle in Fars province, southern Iran.
Methods : In summer 2006, 748 Qashqai migrating nomads aged 25 years or more were enrolled, using a multiple-stage stratified cluster random sampling method.
A questionnaire consisting of demographic data and IBS symptoms was completed for each subject.
For about 50 % of them, SF 36 questionnaire was also completed.
Results : The prevalence rate of IBS was 11.8 % and there was a close relationship between IBS and the life quality.
Conclusion : The prevalence of IBS in Qashqai migrating nomads was higher than the urban population in the area with a close relationship to the life quality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Masumi, S. J.& Muradi, F.& Mihrabani, D.& Khademolhosseni, F.& Mustaghni, A.& Zare, Najaf…[et al.]. 2009. Prevalence and quality of life in qashqai migrating nomads with irritable bowel syndrome in Southern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 11, no. 4, pp.403-407.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Masumi, S. J.…[et al.]. Prevalence and quality of life in qashqai migrating nomads with irritable bowel syndrome in Southern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 11, no. 4 (Oct. 2009), pp.403-407.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-27213
American Medical Association (AMA)
Masumi, S. J.& Muradi, F.& Mihrabani, D.& Khademolhosseni, F.& Mustaghni, A.& Zare, Najaf…[et al.]. Prevalence and quality of life in qashqai migrating nomads with irritable bowel syndrome in Southern Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2009. Vol. 11, no. 4, pp.403-407.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-27213
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 406-407
Record ID
BIM-27213
