Determinants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among Adults visiting Jinnah Hospital and University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore.

Determinants of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among Adults

Abstract

ABSTRACT:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common
gastrointestinal disorder categorized with chronic
and recurrent abdominal pain usually associated with
disturbed defecation, altered bowel movement and
often bloating for the period of at least 3 months.
OBJECTIVE:
To find out the determinants of Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS) among adults visiting Jinnah
Hospital and University of Lahore Teaching
Hospital, Lahore.
METHODS:
A total of 368 patients, age ranges from 18-70 years
were selected during nine months from cross
sectional study. The sample was selected from Jinnah
Hospital and University of Lahore Teaching
Hospital, Lahore. The data were collected through
pretested questionnaire and analyzed through
statistical software SPSS version 21.0.
RESULTS:
The results showed that among 368 participants, the
prevalence of IBS was high 50.5% in middle class
people, in lower class the prevalence was 27.7% and
in upper class the prevalence of IBS was 21.7%
respectively. The prevalence of IBS was high among
female participants than male participants. The mean
age was 34.05±10.258. It was concluded from the
study that stress, depression and anxiety were
considered the major determinants in developing IBS
and its prevalence was high among female
participants than male participants. Consumption of
mithai/desserts were also associated with the

symptoms of IBS and it was equally affected in both
male and female participants. Family history and
sleep disorders had less association with IBS.
CONCLUSION:
The study concluded that IBS was more prevalent in
low socioeconomic status. Females were more
affected from this disorder than males. The risk
factors included were stress, depression, anxiety and
the type of diet. Family history and sleep disorders
had less association with IBS.