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Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Constipation is a common medical problem among adult, which may have negative consequences on their lives and most people may suffer from constipation at some point in their lives. This study aims to assess the prevalence of constipation, the level of QOL, and its association between constipation an...

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Main Author: Sonny, Damia Batrisyia Mohd
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia 2023
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RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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spelling my.usm.eprints.61385 http://eprints.usm.my/61385/ Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Sonny, Damia Batrisyia Mohd R Medicine RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology Constipation is a common medical problem among adult, which may have negative consequences on their lives and most people may suffer from constipation at some point in their lives. This study aims to assess the prevalence of constipation, the level of QOL, and its association between constipation and impact towards QOL, and association between socio-demographic factors and constipation among non-academic staffs. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit the respondent in School of Health Sciences, (SHS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). A total of 78 non-academic staff aged between 18-65 ages years old under different programmes in SHS, that fulfilled inclusion criteria involved in this study. They were selected through simple random method using a set of set self-administered questionnaire. The data was analysed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 windows using descriptive analysis, independent T-test and Fisher Exact Test. Constipation was indicated in 44.5% respondents. The quality of life Highest Mean was found in Domain 3 (Social Domain) Mean=85.68, Only psychological domain had significant association with constipation, which is (p=0.15). Taken medication was the only significant factor associated to constipation (p=0.005). In conclusion, constipation is highly prevalent among non-academic staffs in SHS and there is need to focus preventive measures for constipation to avoid a more severe complication. Universiti Sains Malaysia 2023 Monograph NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/61385/1/5%20DAMIA%20BATRISYIA%20147425-E.pdf Sonny, Damia Batrisyia Mohd (2023) Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)
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RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
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RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
Sonny, Damia Batrisyia Mohd
Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
description Constipation is a common medical problem among adult, which may have negative consequences on their lives and most people may suffer from constipation at some point in their lives. This study aims to assess the prevalence of constipation, the level of QOL, and its association between constipation and impact towards QOL, and association between socio-demographic factors and constipation among non-academic staffs. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit the respondent in School of Health Sciences, (SHS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). A total of 78 non-academic staff aged between 18-65 ages years old under different programmes in SHS, that fulfilled inclusion criteria involved in this study. They were selected through simple random method using a set of set self-administered questionnaire. The data was analysed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 windows using descriptive analysis, independent T-test and Fisher Exact Test. Constipation was indicated in 44.5% respondents. The quality of life Highest Mean was found in Domain 3 (Social Domain) Mean=85.68, Only psychological domain had significant association with constipation, which is (p=0.15). Taken medication was the only significant factor associated to constipation (p=0.005). In conclusion, constipation is highly prevalent among non-academic staffs in SHS and there is need to focus preventive measures for constipation to avoid a more severe complication.
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title Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
title_short Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
title_full Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
title_fullStr Constipation and quality of life among non-academic staffs in school of health science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
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