Defaecation disorders among information technology personnel: A cross-sectional study
Mayank Jain1, G S Sameer Kumar1, R Gowrishankar2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai 600100, Tamil Nadu, India.
The National Medical Journal of India
|July 11, 2022
Summary
A significant portion of IT professionals in Chennai experience defaecation-related disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and faecal evacuation disorder (FED). These conditions affect over a quarter of the workforce, highlighting a critical health concern in the IT industry.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Information technology (IT) professionals are prone to lifestyle disorders.
- The study investigated the prevalence of defaecation-related disorders among IT personnel in Chennai.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the presence and prevalence of defaecation-related disorders in IT personnel.
- To identify specific conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and faecal evacuation disorder (FED) within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted from June to December 2018.
- Inclusion criteria: employees aged 18-60 years residing in Chennai for over a year.
- Exclusion criteria: pregnancy and incomplete responses.
Main Results:
- The study included 54.7% men, with a median age of 31 years.
- 18.8% had faecal evacuation disorder (FED), 5.9% had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and 2.1% had a combination.
- Respondents with IBS showed higher comorbidity, lower stool frequency, and longer toilet times.
Conclusions:
- Over one-fourth (26.7%) of IT personnel in Chennai reported defaecation-related issues.
- Faecal evacuation disorder (FED) affected 18.8% and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affected 5.6%, often in individuals over 30 years old.
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