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A history of abuse in community subjects with irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia: the role of other psychosocial variables.
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Digestion [Digestion] 2005; Vol. 72 (2-3), pp. 86-96. Date of Electronic Publication: 2005 Aug 25. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Background/aims: Why abuse is associated with irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia remains unclear but other psychosocial factors may be important. We hypothesized that other psychosocial variables may confound the association.<br />Methods: 207 subjects identified from a previous population survey who also met Rome I criteria for IBS (n=156) or functional dyspepsia (n=51) were included in the study. Controls (n=100) did not report having any abdominal pain in a previous population survey. Sexual, physical, emotional/verbal abuse as a child (<or=13 years) and adult (>or=14 years) was assessed using validated self-report questions. Other psychological variables were assessed via validated self-report.<br />Results: Adulthood abuse was significantly more common in IBS and/or functional dyspepsia (40%) compared with healthy controls (25%). Abuse was not an independent predictor for IBS or functional dyspepsia when psychological and buffering factors were controlled for in the analyses. Having a diagnosis of depression and using a self-controlling coping style were significantly associated with having a history of abuse.<br />Conclusions: Abuse occurring as an adult was significantly associated with IBS and/or functional dyspepsia, but it was not an important factor when psychosocial factors were controlled for in these disorders.<br /> (Copyright (c) 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0012-2823
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 2-3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Digestion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16127275
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000087722