Prevalence and association between irritable bowel syndrome and stress among medical students in Al Qunfudah

The most prevalent type of functional gastrointestinal disorder is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This illness has a complex etiology and may be caused by several factors. Medical students were discovered to be at an increased risk of having IBS. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS and its association with stress among medical students at Al Qunfudah medical college. This study was a cross-sectional study; data were gathered using a pre-structured self-administered questionnaire that included demographic information, Rome IV criteria, and the Perceived Stress Scale. This study enrolled 290 students, giving a response rate of 78.9%. IBS was prevalent at a rate of 14.8% (40 of 290). Males were more likely to suffer from IBS than females (17.8% vs. 12.1%). Between IBS and stress, a statistically significant association was established (P=0.022). A considerable percentage of IBS was discovered among Al Qunfudah medical college students. IBS and stress were significantly associated, whereas other variables were not associated with IBS.