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Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia

Amani Ali Kappi, Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Ahad Ahmed Ali, Atyaf Ali Almahasen, Ruba Zaid Ali, Fatimh Ahmed Yahia, Razan Ali Haddadi.


Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effect of psychological stress on IBS among adolescents. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Jazan city, and 227 adolescents diagnosed with IBS were selected using snow ball technique . We used a structured questionnaire that covered demographic characteristics, IBS symptoms (based on the Rome III criteria), and perceived stress (PSS-10). Descriptive statistics and correlation test was used to assess the correlation between stress levels and IBS symptoms.
Results: The majority of participants were female (90%) and aged 15-18 years (71%). Over half (55%) reported IBS symptoms, and 44% had a family history of IBS. The mean PSS score was 20.7±5.5, indicating moderate stress. Commonly reported symptoms included abdominal pain and cramping (71.8%), lack of energy (74.9%), and nausea (81.5%). A positive correlation was observed between psychological stress and IBS symptoms (r=0.186, p=0.005).
Conclusion: Psychological stress is significantly associated with IBS symptoms among adolescents. Stress-reduction programs and educational interventions targeting adolescents are recommended to improve coping strategies and reduce the impact of IBS on quality of life.

Key words: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, stress, functional gastrointestinal disorder, adolescents.


 
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Kappi AA, Ali SBK, Ali AA, Almahasen AA, Ali RZ, Yahia FA, Haddadi RA. Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235

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Kappi AA, Ali SBK, Ali AA, Almahasen AA, Ali RZ, Yahia FA, Haddadi RA. Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=282270 [Access: June 22, 2026]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235

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Kappi AA, Ali SBK, Ali AA, Almahasen AA, Ali RZ, Yahia FA, Haddadi RA. Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Kappi AA, Ali SBK, Ali AA, Almahasen AA, Ali RZ, Yahia FA, Haddadi RA. Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. RMJ. (2026), [cited June 22, 2026]; 51(1): 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


Harvard Style

Kappi, A. A., Ali, . S. B. K., Ali, . A. A., Almahasen, . A. A., Ali, . R. Z., Yahia, . F. A. & Haddadi, . R. A. (2026) Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. RMJ, 51 (1), 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


Turabian Style

Kappi, Amani Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Ahad Ahmed Ali, Atyaf Ali Almahasen, Ruba Zaid Ali, Fatimh Ahmed Yahia, and Razan Ali Haddadi. 2026. Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


Chicago Style

Kappi, Amani Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Ahad Ahmed Ali, Atyaf Ali Almahasen, Ruba Zaid Ali, Fatimh Ahmed Yahia, and Razan Ali Haddadi. "Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Kappi, Amani Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Ahad Ahmed Ali, Atyaf Ali Almahasen, Ruba Zaid Ali, Fatimh Ahmed Yahia, and Razan Ali Haddadi. "Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia." Rawal Medical Journal 51.1 (2026), 60-62. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Kappi, A. A., Ali, . S. B. K., Ali, . A. A., Almahasen, . A. A., Ali, . R. Z., Yahia, . F. A. & Haddadi, . R. A. (2026) Effect of psychological stress on Irritable Bowel Syndrome among adolescents in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 60-62. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250906101235


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