Perceived healthiness of foods, food avoidance and diet-related anxiety in individuals with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder in which the intake of food is known to exacerbate symptoms. Experiencing food related symptoms can lead to avoidance of food, and cause anxiety related to food intake. We aimed to explore perceptions of the healthiness of food, food avoidance, and food-related worry and anxiety among individuals with and without IBS.

Methods

This study was based on a survey conducted in January-February 2017. In total, 2000 participants aged 20-65 were invited by postal letter randomly obtained through the Swedish state personal address register. The questionnaire included aspects of socioeconomic position, different disorders including IBS and food intolerances, food avoidance, and food-related worry or anxiety

SUBMITTER: Nybacka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465611 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature