A cross -sectional study on the prevalence of anorectal disease and its influencing factors among rural residents / 预防医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To know the prevalence of anorectal disease and its influencing factors among rural residents in Lanxi city.Methods A cluster sampling method was performed,a total of 2 287 residents aged 1 8 years and over were selected. A questionnaire interview and physical examination were carried out.Results The prevalence of anorectal diseases was 64.1 5% totally,with female 73.02% and male 52.66%,respectively.Multivariate analysis showed that gender,age, marriage status,working intensity,defecation habit,family history of anorectal disease and body mass index were the influencing factors (P <0.01 ).Conclusion The prevalence of anorectal diseases was relatively high among rural residents in Lanxi city.The colonoscopy should be recommended and health education should be taken in general physical examination.