Sexual abuse is more frequently reported by IBS patients than by patients with organic digestive diseases or controls. Results of a multicentre inquiry. French Club of Digestive Motility

• Published in: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 345
• Main Authors: Delvaux, M, Denis, P, Allemand, H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.04.1997
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Colonic Diseases, Functional - complications; Colonic Diseases, Functional - psychology; Digestive System Diseases - complications; Digestive System Diseases - psychology; Domestic Violence - psychology; Domestic Violence - statistics & numerical data; Domestic Violence - trends; Female; Follow-Up Studies; France - epidemiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Sex Offenses - psychology; Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data; Sex Offenses - trends; Surveys and Questionnaires; France

The aim of this multicentre inquiry was to evaluate the prevalence of sexual abuse among IBS patients consulting a gastroenterologist, in comparison to healthy controls and patients with organic digestive diseases. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; Rome Criteria) were included by eight un...