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Frequency of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Children Aged 4 to 9 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

Leyla Aslan Doğan1, Ozden Gokdemir2, Nilgün Özçakar3

  • 1State Hospital, Family Medicine Polyclinic, T.C. Ministry of Health Kayseri İncesu District, İncesu/Kayseri, Turkey.

Clinical Pediatrics
|October 11, 2023
PubMed

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 11.8% of children aged 4-9. Factors like socioeconomic status, diet, and screen time influence IBS development in pediatric populations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder.
  • Understanding IBS prevalence and contributing factors in children is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children aged 4 to 9 years.
  • To identify factors influencing IBS in this pediatric age group.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study involving 1176 children aged 4-9 years.
  • Utilized the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire, Roma III Version (QPGS-RIII) and Beck Anxiety Scale for mothers.
  • Data collected from children attending Family Medicine Centers.

Main Results:

  • The overall frequency of IBS in children aged 4-9 was found to be 11.8%.
  • Significant associations were observed between IBS status and socioeconomic level, eating habits, and TV-watching habits (P < .05).

Conclusions:

  • IBS is prevalent in young children (4-9 years), with nearly 12% affected.
  • Lifestyle and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the development of IBS in children.

Keywords:
IBSpediatricsprevalenceprimary care

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