Open AccessEpidemiology of Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders and Functional Defecation Disorders in Adolescents in Curacao
Author(s) -
Zeevenhooven Judith,
Heijden Sanne,
Devanarayairanga M.,
Rajindrajith Shaman,
Benninga Marc A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002623
Subject(s) - medicine , functional constipation , psychosocial , odds ratio , irritable bowel syndrome , constipation , defecation , epidemiology , logistic regression , confidence interval , abdominal pain , multivariate analysis , physical therapy , pediatrics , psychiatry
Objectives: Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and functional defecation disorders (FDDs) are common in children and adolescents, but prevalence rates from the Caribbean are lacking. Therefore, our aim was to determine the prevalence of FAPDs and FDDs in adolescents in Curacao and to assess the influence of psychosocial factors on the prevalence of FAPDs and FDDs. Methods: The prevalence of FAPDs and FDDs in children and adolescents living in Curacao, ages 11 to 18 years, was assessed using the Rome IV Questionnaire on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders (RIV‐QPGD). FAPDs and FDDs were diagnosed according to the Rome IV criteria. Sociodemographic characteristics, somatic symptoms, early adverse life events, stressful life events, and physical and emotional abuse were evaluated as associated factors. Results: Out of 946 questionnaires distributed, 783 were included for further analysis. The mean age of adolescents was 14.7 years (±1.6) with 61.7% being girls. A total of 266 adolescents (34%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 30.7–37.5) met Rome IV criteria for at least 1 FAPD or FDD. Twenty‐nine adolescents (3.7%) qualified for 2 functional gastrointestinal disorders. Functional constipation (18.6%) and irritable bowel syndrome (12.3%) were the most prevalent disorders. After multivariate logistic regression analyses, dizziness (odds ratio [OR] 1.84, 95% CI 1.28–2.64) was significantly associated with having a FAPD or FDD. Conclusions: FAPDs and FDDs are common in adolescents in Curacao. Dizziness is associated with the presence of a FAPD or FDD.