RESUMO
Background: Gastritis is one of the most common digestive disorders with considerable effects on health and immunity. With respect to the role of unhealthy living in gastric diseases, studying on lifestyle can detect inappropriate behaviors in lifestyle for having a more healthier one
Purpose: This analytical case-control study was conducted to determine the relation between lifestyle and chronic gastritis in clients referring to hospitals affiliated to Universities of Medical Sciences in Tehran in 2003
Methods: The study population consisted of 80 randomly selected clients with predetermined criteria. Those with or without gastritis were matched in terms of demopraphic features. A questionnaire validated by content validity and made reliable by test-retest was used to collect data
Findings: Results indicated that there was a significant difference between the groups in terms of eating habits, sleep patterns, smoking, alcohol consumption, types of drugs taken, and the frequency of stressors [p<0.05]
Conclusion: It 'seems that there is a relation between lifestyle and chronic gastritis