Bowel function and its associated variables in Saudi adults. A population based study.

Objective: To study bowel patterns (function/habits) and its associated variables in an adult Saudi population.

Methods: In a cross sectional study, a 21-item questionnaire on bowel function (habits and frequency) was distributed to 10,000 high school students from all 5 regions of Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, between February and April 2011. The randomly selected students, and 2 of their household or family members completed the questionnaire.