The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Using Rome IV Criteria in Medical Student and The Related Factors

The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Using Rome IV Criteria in Medical Student and The Related Factors

A cross-sectional study of 350 medical student Universitas Indonesia from first grade until fifth grade was done during November-December 2016. This study used stratified randomized sampling. The Rome IV criteria was used for diagnosing IBS. Questionnaire-guided interview was applied to all subjects.

A cross-sectional study of 350 medical student Universitas Indonesia from first grade until fifth grade was done during November-December 2016. This study used stratified randomized sampling. The Rome IV criteria was used for diagnosing IBS. Questionnaire-guided interview was applied to all subjects. A bivariate analysis was done to know the relationship between IBS and its related factors using chi-square, unpaired t-test, and their alternatives. Multivariate analysis was done using logistic regression test

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age of participant >= 15 years
• Volunteer to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Red flag symptoms: febrile, vomiting, rectal bleeding, weight lost
• Diagnosed as having Inflammatory bowel disease
• Peptic ulcer drug consumption
• History of gastrointestinal surgery