Author/Authors :
Iraji، Niloufar نويسنده Medical Students’ Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , , Hassanzadeh Keshteli، Ammar نويسنده Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , , Sadeghpour، Shirin نويسنده Medical Students’ Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , , Daneshpajouhnejad، Parnaz نويسنده Medical Students’ Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, , , Fazel، Mohammadreza نويسنده Medical Students’ Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, , , Adibi، Peyman نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Background: Constipation is physically and mentally troublesome for
many patients and has adverse effects on their quality of life. The aim
of the present study was to systematically review previous studies on
the epidemiology of constipation in Iran.
Methods: Bibliographic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar,
and Iranian databases including Scientific Information Database, Iran
Medex, and Magiran were searched to select studies that reported the
prevalence of constipation in Iran.
Results: Overall, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria of the current
study. The prevalence of constipation in Iran ranged from 1.4-37%,
and the prevalence of functional constipation was reported to be 2.4-
11.2%. Gender, age, socioeconomic status and educational level seem
to have major effects on this condition.
Conclusion: The prevalence of constipation is high in Iran. There are
very few data available regarding the natural history, quality of life and
risk factors of constipation in our country. Conducting populationbased
studies is necessary to explore different epidemiological aspects
of constipation in Iran.
