Prevalence and the risk factors of gastro-esophageal reflux disease in medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in adults. Very few studies on magnitude of GERD in student community have been done and there is none so far from India. Rigorous MBBS curriculum makes medical students prone for reflux symptoms. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of GERD in medical students and the potential risk factors associated with it.

Methods

This was a cross sectional observational study conducted on medical students in a premier medical college of India. All participants were interviewed for GERD symptoms using the validated questionnaire on frequency scale for the symptoms of GERD. Additional 11 questions include enquiries on medical history and lifestyle factors.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sharma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6081271 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature