A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children 8–13 Years of Age in Suzhou, China
Joint Authors
Shen, Yueping
Zhu, Xueping
Chen, Weichang
Zhu, Xiaoli
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
To determine the prevalence and risk factors of IBS in children 8–13 years of age in Suzhou city, a cross-sectional study was conducted on children in grades 1 through 6 in public elementary schools in three districts of Suzhou.
A multistage stratified random-sampling survey was conducted in a primary investigation using standardized questionnaires.
Rome II criteria were used to confirm IBS and their risk factors were analyzed.
Of 8,000 questionnaires 7,472 responded satisfactorily for a response rate of 93.4%.
IBS was diagnosed in 10.81%.
A decrease in the prevalence of IBS was significantly associated with advancing age and grade in school (trend test, P<0.05).
The prevalence of IBS in females was higher but not significantly different than males.
The significant risk factors for IBS included young age (OR = 0.94), food allergy (OR = 1.53), gastroenteritis during childhood (OR = 1.29), eating fried food (OR = 1.62), anxiety (OR = 1.49), psychological insults in early childhood (OR = 1.47), and parental history of constipation (OR = 1.81; all P<0.05).
IBS prevalence of 10.81% in study population warrants preventive measures such as encouraging dietary changes, preventing gastroenteritis and childhood psychological insults.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhu, Xueping& Chen, Weichang& Zhu, Xiaoli& Shen, Yueping. 2014. A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children 8–13 Years of Age in Suzhou, China. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453889
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhu, Xueping…[et al.]. A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children 8–13 Years of Age in Suzhou, China. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453889
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhu, Xueping& Chen, Weichang& Zhu, Xiaoli& Shen, Yueping. A Cross-Sectional Study of Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children 8–13 Years of Age in Suzhou, China. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453889
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453889