Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Schoolchildren in Ecuador. Issue 1 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Játiva, Edgar; Velasco-Benítez, Carlos A.; Koppen, Ilan J.N.; Játiva-Cabezas, Zahira; Saps, Miguel
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Volume 63:Issue 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: abdominal pain -- children -- constipation -- Ecuador -- functional gastrointestinal disorders; Children -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; Pediatric gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Infants -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; Nutrition disorders in children -- Periodicals; Child Nutrition -- Periodicals; Digestive System -- growth & development -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Periodicals; Infant Nutrition -- Periodicals; Nutrition Disorders -- Periodicals; Child; 618.923
• DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001108
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-2116

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: The prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children in Ecuador is unknown. We describe a survey study in 2 schools in Quito, Ecuador, using a Spanish translation of the Questionnaire on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms-Rome III Version (QPGS-RIII). A total of 417 children (51% boys) with a mean age of 12.0 years were included. FGIDs were present in 95 children (22.8%) and occurred in 25% of girls and in 20.7% of boys ( P = 0.296). Functional defecation disorders were found in 12.0% of children, 9.4% had an abdominal pain-related FGID and 3.8% was diagnosed with a vomiting or aerophagia FGID.