Healthcare seeking behavior among subjects with irritable bowel syndrome.
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چکیده
The behaviors exhibited by individuals who seek healthcare for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are numerous, varied, and sometimes controversial, and/or inconsistent. This study aims to review the factors associated with these healthcare seeking behaviors. Through a selective review of the literature, articles were identified by using the following search terms: IBS, healthcare seeking, conventional and non-conventional treatment, cultural factors, and gender differences. The roles of different factors associated with healthcare seeking are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Saudi medical journal
دوره 34 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013