Title
Effect of Sexual and Physical Abuse on Symptom Experiences in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Publication Date
Winter 2001
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic functional bowel disorder characterized by alterations in bowel patterns and abdominal pain. One factor that is conjectured to contribute to the onset of IBS is sexual and/or physical abuse in childhood or as an adult. This conjecture is supported by the increased prevalence of abuse experiences in persons with IBS when compared to healthy controls or those with organically-defined gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Publication Title
Nursing Research
Volume
50
Issue
1
First Page
15
Last Page
23
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print with 12 month embargo, no publisher's pdf
Recommended Citation
Heitkemper, Margaret; Jarrett, Monica; Taylor, Priscilla; Walker, Edward; Landenburger, Karen; and Bond, Eleanor F., "Effect of Sexual and Physical Abuse on Symptom Experiences in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome" (2001). Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Publications. 64.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/nursing_pub/64
