Prevalence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease and its Associated Risk Factors Among Medical Students of HITEC-IMS
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among medical students and find out the associated risk factors that can impact their physical and emotional well-being. Study design: This is a descriptive case series study. Study place and duration: This study was conducted on medical students from the first year to the final year of MBBS at HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences from June 2023 to April 2024. Methodology: In this study, medical students from first year to final year at HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences (HITECIMS), Taxila Cantt, were included. The sample size was determined using the OpenEpi online sample size calculator (https://www.openepi.com/), which yielded a required minimum sample of 275 participants. Data was collected using the standardized GerdQ Questionnaire, which assesses symptoms suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Participants were categorized as GERD-positive if they obtained a GerdQ score of 8 or higher. Results: Out of the total 275 medical students, the prevalence of GERD was 25.09%. The proportion of 4th year students age group 21-22 years was found to be significantly high (p=0.05). Notably, 45 (65.2%) participants with GERD had a positive family history of the condition, and 54 (78.3%) participants were engaged in physical activity after meals, which was significantly associated with GERD (p= 0.001). In the GERD group, the majority, n=34 (63%), were significantly engaged in brisk walking. The…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a case series, done in people. Its evidence level is 5 of 5 (Very low · case / narrative / animal / in vitro / in silico). Case reports, narrative reviews, and animal, cell or computer-model studies give the weakest evidence for human health. Reported size: 275 participants or records.
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