Publications by authors named "Mohammed Alhussain M Asiri"
Exploring the burden of irritable bowel syndrome among university students in Saudi Arabia: A study on prevalence, psychological associations, and well-being.
Ayoub Ali Alshaikh Sultan Mana Alamri Fatima Riaz Syed Esam Mahmood Mohammed Abdullah M Shlwan Mohammed Alhussain M Asiri
Medicine (Baltimore)
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among university students in Saudi Arabia, revealing a prevalence rate of 31.9% within a sample size of 379 students.
- It highlights a significant correlation between IBS and psychological factors such as anxiety and depression, with IBS sufferers showing much higher rates of these conditions compared to those without IBS.
- The findings also indicate that sociodemographic factors, including marital status and academic majors, influence the likelihood of developing IBS, suggesting a complex interplay between physical and psychological health.