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Prevalence of functional constipation among under five children and factors contributing to it in selected area of Tapi District, Gujarat.

Author(s) Ms. Divya R Chaudhari, Dr. Rani Shetty
Country India
Abstract Introduction: Constipation is one of the commonest digestive complaints in children, which has recently grown to quite a proportion as a public health problem. There are various risk factors identified globally, including centrally connected factors such as child abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, and psychological stress. Constipation is also precipitated by a low-fiber diet, physical inactivity, and an altered intestinal microbiome. Statement: A study to assess the prevalence and factors contributing to functional constipation among under five children in selected area of Tapi district Gujarat. Objectives: 1) To assess the prevalence and factors contributing to functional constipation among under five children 2) To identify predictors of functional constipation and association between mean score of FC with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A prospective survey design was adopted and mothers of under five children were selected by convenience sampling technique. Sample size was 1000.Data were collected by using structured questionnaire and self- reporting technique was used for data collection. Result: 1000 children were screened using ROME Criteria III and prevalence was found 414(41.4%) in Tapi District and mean score of functional constipation was 3.27 with SD 1.63 ,median 2.0 mean percentage 54.5 .
Among contributing factors daily intake of high sugary diet(99.8%),More physical in activity(99.8%),screen time >2hrs/day(99.8%),poor sleep duration <8hrs/day (99.3%),lack of communication between parents and children(97.3%),intake of cowmilk(90.3%),hesitancy to sit in toilet for defecation(96.4%)and parents spending less time with their children(83.8%) were the factors identified.
Linear regression analysis to identify predictors contributing to functional constipation indicated that toilet training issues were significantly related with functional constipation, where nutritional factors ,physical activities psychological issues, parenting style were not significantly related with functional constipation
Functional constipation was significantly associated with age of the child, among family members level of education, positive history of constipation and remedial measures taken
Conclusion: The study was able to identify the prevalence of functional constipation and factors contributing to it among under five children. Community health nurse and child health nurse should address this problem among children, seriously and educate mothers about its preventive aspects.
Key words: Functional constipation ,Factors contributing to functional Constipation, under five children
Keywords Functional constipation ,Factors contributing to functional Constipation, under five children
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.64625
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbh547
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