Is there a relation between gastroesophageal reflux disease and occupational stress among nurses?

ABSTRACT

Background: GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease [GERD] is the most common gastrointestinal disorders, which may be caused or aggravated by occupational stress. In this study we aimed to investigate the prevalence of GERD in nurses working in hospitals of a province in Iran and assessing its relationship with their occupational stress