ASSOCIATION OF LIFESTYLE AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE QUESTIONNAIRE (GERDQ) SCORING IN GERD PATIENTS
M. Salas Al Aldi*, Fardah Akil
*Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar-Indonesia
*Corresponding Author: m.salasalaldi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that can lead to significant morbidity and the incidence is increasing day by day due to lifestyle changes and living standards. Various studies have been conducted to assess lifestyle and dietary risk factors for GERD, but the results are still controversial and remain a challenge for researchers. Therefore, this study aims to reassess the lifestyle risk of GERD associated with the results of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GerdQ) score.
Material and Method: This cross-sectional study collected data on GERD patients admitted to Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital from January 2016 to November 2018. The data taken consisted of 240 subjects who had GERD symptoms which had GerdQ and lifestyle records. Data analysis used SPSS version 25. The statistical test used was the chi-square test and the results of the statistical test were significant if the p value was < 0.05.
Results: This study included 240 subjects with symptoms of GERD. GerdQ scores that have a likelihood of GERD (GerdQ ≥ 8) are 156 subjects and no likelihood GERD (GerdQ < 8) in 84 subjects. The results of the analysis found no association between alcohol consumption, smoking, and high-fiber diet with GerdQ scores (p >0.05). In contrast, high fat diet have positive correlation with the incidence of GERD (p= 0,018).
Conclusion: There is association between high fat diet and GERD incidence. Otherwise, alcohol consumption, smoking, and high-fiber diet had no association with GERD incidence.
Keyword: Dietary, GERD, Lifestyle.