"Effect of Sexual and Physical Abuse on Symptom Experiences in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome" by Margaret Heitkemper

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Effect of Sexual and Physical Abuse on Symptom Experiences in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Nursing Research

Margaret Heitkemper, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Monica Jarrett, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Priscilla Taylor
Edward Walker, University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Karen Landenburger, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
Eleanor F Bond, University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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Publication Date

1-1-2001

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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.

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Margaret Heitkemper, Monica Jarrett, Priscilla Taylor, Edward Walker, et al.. "Effect of Sexual and Physical Abuse on Symptom Experiences in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome" Nursing Research Vol. 50 Iss. 1 (2001) p. 15 - 23
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