Autor: |
Cecilia Cheng, Wai M. Hui, Shiu Kum Lam, Annie On-On Chan |
Rok vydání: |
2003 |
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Zdroj: |
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 18:319-326 |
ISSN: |
0269-2813 |
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Summary Background: Functional constipation has important psychological elements. Aim: To investigate the prevalence of functional constipation in an Asian population, and the interplay among functional constipation, anxiety/depression, perception and coping strategies. Methods: An interview of 3282 patients was made by telephone survey. Constipation was diagnosed by Rome II criteria. Coping ability and anxiety/depression were assessed by validated questionnaires. Results: Fourteen percent of the interviewees had constipation. Anxiety and depression scores were higher in constipated than in healthy subjects (P |
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OpenAIRE |
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