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A population‐based study of associations between functional gastrointestinal disorders and psychosocial characteristics in Xi'an, China
Author(s) -
Xu J.R.,
Shang L.,
Si W.L.,
Song Y.,
Wang Y.,
Ma J.L.,
Liu J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
neurogastroenterology and motility
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.489
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1365-2982
pISSN - 1350-1925
DOI - 10.1111/nmo.12124
Subject(s) - medicine , psychosocial , population , psychiatry , clinical psychology , somatization , mental health , environmental health
Abstract Background Functional gastrointestinal disorders ( FGID s) are disorders with chronic and recurring gastrointestinal symptoms. This study investigated the prevalence of FGID s, assessed the association between FGID s and psychosocial factors, and identified potential risk factors for FGID s in a population in Xi'an, China. Methods Of 752 recruited residents in Xi'an, 720 were selected for an epidemiological survey using a cluster sampling method. All subjects were interviewed face‐to‐face to complete the Chinese version of ROME III FGID s questionnaire, the Symptom Check‐List‐90, the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, a Life Event Scale, and a questionnaire regarding personal childhood adversity. The prevalence of FGID s and associations between FGID s and psychosocial factors were determined using EpiData Software. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the potential risk factors for FGID s. Key Results The prevalence of FGID s in this sample population was 14.3% (103/720). There were 13 (1.8%) cases of overlap of different FGID s. No significant difference in the prevalence of FGID s was observed between men and women. Alcohol intake and smoking habits were significantly associated with the presence of FGID s. The presence of FGID s was significantly associated with psychological factors and influences such as personality type, life events, childhood adversity, and psychopathology. The potential risk factors for contracting FGID s were certain life events, childhood adversity, somatization, and a hostile affect ( P < 0.001). Conclusions & Inferences The prevalence of FGID s and overlap syndrome in Xi'an, China was lower than that reported in other countries. There was a strong correlation between specific lifestyle habits and psychosocial characteristics and the presence of FGID s.