| dc.description.abstract | Background: Functional constipation is the common problem in children which can
be found either in developed and developing country. In the past two decade, the
prevalence of obesity is also increasing in the developing country. Obesity itself has
caused lot of health problem including functional constipation. Study to learn about
correlation between obesity and functional constipation can only be found from the
developed country.
Objectives: To determine correlation between obesity and functional constipation in
children.
Methods: A cross sectional study had been conducted in Al-Mukhlisin Islamic
Boarding school, Batu Bara region, North Sumatera province between July and
August 2015. The subjects were 155 children attending boarding school, age range
between 12 to l7 years old. Questionnaire to determine functional constipation was
given with direct interview. Obesity was assessed based on body mass index. Data
were analyzed using chi square test.
Result: Of 150 children, 49 children had functional constipation and 18 of them
were obese. The mean age for children with constipation was 14.7 +.l.O7 years old
(95% cI: l4.l to 14.7) with mean body weight 53.8 + 15.10 kg (95% cr: 49.4 to
58.1). The prevalence for frrnctional constipation in obese children was 36.7%o There
was statistically significant correlation between obesity and functional constipation
(P : 0.001) with prevalence ratio : 4 (95% cr: 1.72 to 8.94) ; meaning obese
children had 4 times higher risk to have functional constipation
Conclusion: There is significant correlation between obesity and functional
constipation in children | en_US |
