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Title: | Prevalence and risk factors for functional constipation in adolescent Nigerians |
Authors: | Udoh, E.E. Rajindrajith, S. Devanarayana, N.M. Benninga, M.A. |
Keywords: | Constipation |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
Publisher: | BMJ Pub. Group |
Citation: | Archives of Disease in Childhood. 2017; 102(9):841-844. |
Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for functional constipation (FC) in adolescent Nigerians. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural and urban areas of two states in the southern part of Nigeria. Adolescents aged 10-18 years were recruited from 11 secondary schools, using a stratified random sampling technique. A validated self-administered questionnaire on Rome III criteria for diagnosing FC and its predisposing factors was filled by each participant in a classroom setting. RESULTS: A total of 874 questionnaires was distributed and 818 (93%) properly filled questionnaires were included in the analysis. The mean age of the participants was 14.6±2.0 years with 409 (50%) being boys. FC was present in 223 (27%) with no difference in prevalence between sexes. Prevalence of FC was 29% in urban areas and 26% in rural areas (p>0.05). The condition was significantly associated with low social class (p=0.013). Exposure to stressful life events at home and school did not predispose the participants to develop FC. CONCLUSIONS: FC is a significant health problem among adolescent Nigerians. The condition is associated with low social class. |
Description: | Indexed In MEDLINE |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/17024 |
ISSN: | 0003-9888 (Print) 1468-2044 (Electronic) 0003-9888 (Linking) |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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