A population‐based epidemiologic study of irritable bowel syndrome in South China: stratified randomized study by cluster sampling

Summary Background : The detailed population‐based data on irritable bowel syndrome in South China are lacking. Aims : To assess the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in South China and its impact on health‐related quality of life. Subjects and methods : A face‐to‐face interview was carried out...

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Published in:Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics 2004-06, Vol.19 (11), p.1217-1224
Main Authors: Xiong, L. S., Chen, M. H., Chen, H. X., Xu, A. G., Wang, W. A., Hu, P. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
China - epidemiology
Colonic Diseases, Functional - epidemiology
Digestive system
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Prevalence
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Summary Background : The detailed population‐based data on irritable bowel syndrome in South China are lacking. Aims : To assess the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in South China and its impact on health‐related quality of life. Subjects and methods : A face‐to‐face interview was carried out in South China to assess the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome. Random clustered sampling of permanent inhabitants aged 18–80 years was carried out under stratification of urban and suburban areas. The impact of irritable bowel syndrome on health‐related quality of life was evaluated using the Chinese version of SF‐36. Results : A total of 4178 subjects (1907 male and 2271 female) were interviewed. The adjusted prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in South China is 11.50% according to the Manning criteria and 5.67% according to the Rome II criteria. Factors including history of analgesic use such as non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (odds ratio 3.83), history of food allergies (odds ratio 2.68), psychological distress (odds ratio 2.18), life events (odds ratio 1.89), history of dysentery (odds ratio 1.63) and negative coping style (odds ratio 1.28) were significantly associated with the presence of irritable bowel syndrome (P 
ISSN:0269-2813
1365-2036
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.01939.x