The Prevalence and Risk Factors of GERD among Indonesian Medical Doctors
Abstract: Based on our
knowledge, the study of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) among certain
profession has never been conducted. The aim of this study is to determine the
prevalence and risk factors of GERD among Indonesian doctors. Methods: A
consecutive study involving 515 doctors was conducted in October 2015. The
GerdQ score was used to the diagnosis of GERD and determined its impact on
daily life. All possible risk factors were also analysed. Results: A total of
515 subjects completed the questionnaire. The mean age of them was 41.37 ±
11.92 years old. Fifty-five percent of them were male and 60.6% general
practitioners. The prevalence of GERD was 27.4% of which 21.0% was had GERD
with low impact on daily life, and 6.4% was GERD with high impact on daily
life. The statistically significant risk factors of GERD was found in age
>50 y.o (p = 0.002; OR = 2.054), BMI >30 kg/m2 (p = 0.016; OR = 2.53),
and smokers (p = 0.031; OR = 1.982). Sex and education level were not found
significant statistically as the risk factors of GERD. Conclusions: The
prevalence of GERD among Indonesian physician was 27.4%. We found that age over
50 y.o, obesity and smoking habit were the risk factors of GERD in Indonesian
doctors.
Keywords: GERD; physicians;
prevalence; risk factors
Author: Ari F Syam, Puspita FC
Hapsari, Dadang Makmun
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160327
