Factors associated with having previously received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome: A cross sectional DanFunD study.
J Psychosom Res
; 181: 111693, 2024 Jun.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-38724318
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome are highly prevalent conditions and part of the functional somatic syndromes (FSS) diagnosis, that are classified under the unifying umbrella term functional somatic disorder (FSD). Multiple factors are associated with FSD symptom development; However, few studies have explored these associations in relation to the diagnosis status. This study aims to examine associations with a previously received FSS diagnosis from a physician in participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria in a population-based sample.METHODS:
This research employs a comprehensive observational approach using a cross sectional design with data from the DanFunD part two cohort. Information about received FSS diagnoses was obtained from self-reported questionnaires. Participants fulfilling the FSD diagnostic criteria were identified with both self-reported questionnaires and diagnostic interviews. Validated questionnaires were used to assess the examined factors.RESULTS:
1704 cases fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for an FSD according to questionnaires or interviews in the DanFunD study. In participants fulfilling the diagnostic criteria, having previously received an FSS diagnosis by a physician was strongly associated with female sex, negative illness perceptions and poor health-related quality of life for questionnaire and interview-based diagnoses. Less consistent associations were observed for lower socioeconomic status, anxiety, and adverse life events.CONCLUSION:
Previously received FSS diagnoses showed associations with multiple factors with a particular strong association with female sex and poor health related quality of life.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Fibromyalgia
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Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Psychosom Res
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Reino Unido