Korelasi Skor GERDQ dan GSRS dalam Mendiagnosis Gerd pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara Angkatan 2021-2023

Abstract

Background. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common clinical condition among university students, especially those with unhealthy lifestyles. The prevalence of GERD can be detected through various screening tools, such as the GERD Questionnaire (GERDQ) and the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS). Aim. To determine the prevalence of GERD based on GERDQ and GSRS scores and to analyze the accuracy of GSRS in detecting GERD. Method. A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 186 medical students from the University of Sumatera Utara, using data obtained from the GERDQ and GSRS questionnaires to diagnose GERD. Results. showed that the prevalence of GERD among respondents was 16.7%, with 31 out of 186 respondents identified as suffering from GERD by both questionnaires. Validity and reliability tests indicated that the GERDQ and GSRS instruments were valid and reliable, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.889 and 0.941, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.966 with a significance level of 0.000, indicating a very strong relationship between GERDQ and GSRS scores. Conclusion. of this study is that the GERDQ and GSRS questionnaires have a high level of consistency and accuracy in detecting GERD, making them effective screening tools. The use of both questionnaires is recommended for early screening of GERD, especially in at-risk populations.