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Psychological Traits and Social Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children

Daniela Pop1,2, Ida Maria Lisa Aka3, Radu Samuel Pop1,2

  • 1Third Pediatric Discipline, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 4, 2026
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Psychological factors like anxiety and impaired emotional regulation, alongside negative family events, are significant risk factors for pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). These elements are crucial for effective clinical assessment and management of childhood IBS.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Child Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and mental health disorders are prevalent in children.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate psychological and social risk factors for pediatric IBS.
  • To correlate these factors with gastrointestinal symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Included 24 children (aged 4-18) diagnosed with IBS (Rome IV criteria).
  • Utilized questionnaires for gastrointestinal symptoms and psychological assessments.
  • Collected data from both children and parents.

Main Results:

  • Anxiety affected 54.2% and depression 12.5% of pediatric IBS patients.
  • Higher abdominal pain intensity was noted in children without anxiety (p=0.04).
  • Impaired emotional self-regulation (54.2%) and stress-related vegetative symptoms (41.6%) were common. Adverse family events reported by 70.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological traits and adverse family events are key risk factors for pediatric IBS.
  • These factors necessitate systematic integration into clinical evaluation and treatment plans.

Keywords:
anxietychildrendepressionirritable bowel syndrome

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