RESUMO
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder, its prevalence is unknown, especially in the urban population of Bangladesh. This community-based study aimed to find out the prevalence of IBS and healthcare-seeking patterns using the Rome-II definition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional survey of 1503 persons aged 15 years and above was carried out in an urban community of Bangladesh. The subjects were interviewed using a valid questionnaire based on Rome-II criteria in a home setting. Statistical analysis was performed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Programmers and the level of significance was set at P Assuntos
Síndrome do Intestino Irritável/epidemiologia
, Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde
, População Urbana
, Adolescente
, Adulto
, Idoso
, Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
, Bangladesh/epidemiologia
, Feminino
, Humanos
, Masculino
, Pessoa de Meia-Idade
, Prevalência
, Inquéritos e Questionários