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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Irritable bowel syndrome is prevalent in the general population. This study investigates the association between dietary intake and irritable bowel syndrome in medical college students at King Saud University besides its prevalence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an analytical cross-sectional study of 426 students (271 males and 155 females, age 21.21 ± 1.58 years) from 5 academic levels of King Saud University Medical College. A self-reported questionnaire for Rome IV criteria was completed by each participant. They also filled out a food frequency questionnaire to assess their nutritional intake. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome was 17.8% without correlation to age and academic year in Medical School. However, the prevalence was higher in females than in males (40/115 vs. 36/235, P = .001). The irritable bowel syndrome group consumed significantly more energy, carbohydrates, and saturated fatty acids, while the non-irritable bowel syndrome group consumed significantly more fibers and niacin (P < .001 and P = .005, respectively). CONCLUSION: About 17.8% of medical students had irritable bowel syndrome with a greater prevalence in females. The irritable bowel syndrome group consumed significantly more energy, carbohydrates, and saturated fatty acids, while the non-irritable bowel syndrome group consumed significantly more fibers and niacin. Our results did not show any significant association between irritable bowel syndrome and fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide, and polyol intake. Overall, both groups were not adhering to the Saudi dietary recommended intake.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome , Niacin , Students, Medical , Male , Female , Humans , Young Adult , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Rome , Irritable Bowel Syndrome/epidemiology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Carbohydrates , PrevalenceABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: To identify barriers and facilitators to physiotherapy adherence in adult patients who attended an orthopaedic clinic and underwent physical therapy at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed at KKUH between September 2022 and January 2023. After conducting a literature review, a survey questionnaire was created, and a pilot study was conducted to evaluate its validity and clarity. Patients were approached in the waiting areas of the outpatient clinics and provided with a consent form to participate in the study. RESULTS: Ongoing pain, travel distance, and lack of transportation were common barriers while being given a choice in rehabilitation activities, regular assessments of progress and function, and regular goal setting with the physician were common facilitators. Living in rural areas and the belief that rehabilitation is important were associated with both higher barrier and facilitator scores. CONCLUSION: A patient-centred approach to physical therapy, effective pain management, and regular evaluation of functional progress can increase adherence to physiotherapy. These findings have implications for physiotherapy providers, policymakers, and patients in promoting adherence to treatment for improved functional outcomes, reduced pain, and increased patient satisfaction.
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Orthopedics , Adult , Humans , Saudi Arabia , Cross-Sectional Studies , Pilot Projects , Physical Therapy Modalities , Hospitals, University , PainABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Arabic version of this questionnaire in Arabic patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS: The Arabic version of the English FJS (Ar-FJS) was modified according to cross-cultural adaptation best practices. The study included 111 patients who underwent TKA 1-5 years ago and completed the Ar-FJS. The reduced Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (rWOMAC) and 36-Item Short Form (SF-36) were used to assess the construct validity of the study. Fifty-two individuals took the Ar-FJS test twice to evaluate the test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The reliability of the Ar-FJS demonstrated a Cronbach's α value of 0.940 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.951. The ceiling effect of the Ar-FJS was 5.4% (n = 6), whereas the floor effect was 1.8% (n = 2). Additionally, the Ar-FJS showed correlation coefficients of 0.753 and 0.992 for the rWOMAC and SF-36, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Ar-FJS-12 demonstrated excellent internal consistency, repeatability, construct validity, and content validity and can be recommended for patients in Arabic-speaking communities who have undergone knee arthroplasty.
