Prevalence, symptoms, and associated factors of chronic constipation among older adults in North-East of Peninsular Malaysia

Abdul Wahab, Patimah and Mohd Yusoff, Dariah and Abdul Kadir, Azidah and Ali, Siti Hawa and Lee, Yeong Yeh (2021) Prevalence, symptoms, and associated factors of chronic constipation among older adults in North-East of Peninsular Malaysia. Clinical Nursing Research. ISSN 1054-7738 E-ISSN 1552-3799 (In Press)

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the prevalence, symptoms, and associated factors of chronic constipation among older adults in the North-East of Peninsular Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among older patients from four health clinics. A total of 400 older patients participated, with a mean age of 68.7 (SD = 6.4) years. The prevalence of chronic constipation was 14.8%. The highest symptom reported was the inability to pass stool (98.3%). Chronic constipation was significantly associated with older age (OR = 2.97; 95% CI [1.17, 7.54]; p = .022), inadequate plain water intake per day (OR = 2.13; 95% CI [1.13, 4.02]; p = .020), hypertension (OR = 2.22; 95% CI [1.07, 4.61]; p = .033), and hyperlipidemia (OR = 2.52; 95% CI [1.24, 5.11]; p = .010). Identification of chronic constipation should be done as part of routine clinic visits, especially for older patients with cardiovascular disease.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8967/91416
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Patimah Abdul Wahab
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2021 16:35
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2021 16:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/91416

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