Prevalence of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction in Indonesian Adolescents: Has It Increased during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The prevalence of disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), previously known as functional gastrointestinal disorders, has increased among children and adolescents, impacting their quality of life. Lifestyle changes during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, such as decreased physical activity and altered dietary habits, may have contributed to this increase rise. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of DGBIs among Indonesian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Rome IV diagnostic criteria.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 2022 to April 2023 involving 5,247 adolescents (aged 13-18 years) from nine provinces in Indonesia (Riau, Riau Islands, Central Java, East Java, Bali, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, East Nus

SUBMITTER: Darma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature