Factors influencing subjective well-being in individuals with functional dyspepsia - a path analysis of sex and psychological factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder which significantly impacts quality of life and subjective well-being (SWB). Psychosocial factors have been linked to FD symptoms, which places this disorder among the "disorders of gut-brain interaction." Recent studies suggest notable sex differences in symptom expression and the level of disruption of daily activities. This study aims to explore the impact of sex on associations between psychological factors and SWB in individuals with FD.

Methods

The study included 191 adults referred to their first endoscopic examination of the upper GI tract due to dyspeptic symptoms. Patients completed validated measures assessing GI symptoms, GI and extra-GI comorbidities, health-related habits, psycholog

SUBMITTER: Volaric M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903126 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature