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Saito H, Uchiyama T, Matsuoka M, Kakiuchi T, Eguchi Y, Tsubokura M, Mizuno Y. Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Helicobacter Pylori Screening in Adolescents: A School-Based Questionnaire Study Among Guardians of Junior High School Students in Yokosuka City, Japan. J Gastrointest Cancer 2024:10.1007/s12029-024-01082-y. [PMID: 38935208 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-024-01082-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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PURPOSE Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, a risk factor for gastric cancer, is prevalent in Japan. Consequently, some municipalities across Japan are implementing HP screening and treatment programs for adolescents. However, little is known about parents' attitudes and awareness regarding HP screening for their children. This study aimed to elucidate parental perspectives on HP screening for their children and identify the factors influencing these attitudes. METHODS This study focused on the parents of first-year junior high school students in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where an HP screening and treatment program had been implemented for adolescents. The survey questionnaire was distributed among parents in all 23 public junior high schools in Yokosuka City. RESULTS Among the 618 respondents, 86.4% supported HP screening for their children. Regression analysis identified sufficient knowledge about HP (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 5.80; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.10-16.03) and being in their 40s (aOR = 2.25; 95% CI, 1.35-3.77) as significant factors influencing supportive attitudes. For parents favoring the screening, common reasons included perceiving it as a promising opportunity (53.2%) and considering the test necessary (44.0%). In contrast, those who opposed screening frequently cited it as unnecessary (66.7%) or believed that their children did not have HP. CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of parents in Yokosuka City, Japan, demonstrated a good understanding of HP and expressed a high level of interest in HP screening for their children. Further investigation of parents' attitudes is essential for the effective implementation of adolescent HP screening programs.
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- Hiroaki Saito
- Department of Internal Medicine, Soma Central Hospital, Soma, Japan.
- Department of Radiation Health Management, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soma Central Hospital, Soma, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Health Management, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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Abdelrahman HH, Alotaibi SM, Abanmi SN, Alosaylan HA, Almutairi AK, Almutairi NH, Alrashidi SN, Almutairi AT. Awareness and Practice of Patients with Helicobacter pylori Infection Toward their Disease in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S473-S476. [PMID: 38595531 PMCID: PMC11001116 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_755_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to study the awareness and practice of patients with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) toward their disease in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional community-based study, in the central region of the kingdom. The target population of this study was adult patients with H. pylori infection, and a sample of 808 Saudi and non-Saudi male and female individuals were randomly selected using an online questionnaire. A consent form was obtained from all participants. Ethical approval was obtained from the university ethics committee. Results There were a total of 808 responses. Most participants were female (89.4%) (n = 722) and between the ages of 35 and 60 years (60.8%), and most participants had a bachelor's degree (62.4%). 53.47% of the participants have good knowledge regarding their disease. Most of the participants knew it could cause gastric and duodenal ulcers (82.5%), but they did not know the infection might cause gastric cancer (48.6%). Conclusion The study concluded that the majority of patients with H. pylori infection (53.47%) have good knowledge regarding their disease. Additionally, many participants were aware of the symptoms associated with H. pylori. Furthermore, many participants complained about their treatment.
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- Huda H. Abdelrahman
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia
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Alajmi SM, Alsulami TM, Ben Mudayhish MA, Alhawas MA, Alangari MS, Alfarhan A, Omair A. Knowledge and Attitude of Medical Students Towards Helicobacter pylori Infection and Its Prevention and Management: A Study From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e51174. [PMID: 38283522 PMCID: PMC10815785 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Background Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a virulent pathogen causing gastritis and ulcers followed by serious complications. Despite being a heavy burden to eradicate, there are not many studies that assess the comprehension of future physicians regarding this bacterium. The objective of this study was to assess medical students' knowledge and attitude toward H. pylori while evaluating the variations based on their socio-demographic factors at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among students in all four years of medical college. The data was collected by distributing an online questionnaire which included three following sections: demographic data, knowledge regarding H. pylori infection, and attitude toward H. pylori infection. Total knowledge and attitude levels were grouped into three and two categories, respectively, and compared between the respondents' socio-demographics. Results Out of 330 respondents, the majority were females (n=185, 56%), and the mean age was 22.8±2.1 years. There were 184 students (56%) who had an excellent attitude (>70%) and 140 (44%) students had average knowledge (34-70%). The medical students' knowledge level was significantly (p<0.001) different between the participants according to their year of study and gender, with higher scores reported by male students in their clinical years (sixth and fifth years). Conclusion Medical students of KSAU-HS, Riyadh, had an overall average knowledge and excellent attitude towards H. pylori infection, and its prevention and management which emphasize the need for more comprehensive education and awareness programs throughout the medical curriculum to ensure future physicians are well-prepared to address the challenges associated with H. pylori-related health issues.
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- Shahad M Alajmi
- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- Family Medicine/Primary Health Care, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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Lin YT, Wang PR, Xue WW, Zhou SS, Huang ZY, Li YT, Zheng ZN, Hou WJ, Chen QX, Yu J. Lifestyle-based nomogram for identifying the Chaoshan inhabitants of China at high risk of Helicobacter pylori infection. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:359. [PMID: 37853349 PMCID: PMC10585980 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02990-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is associated with various diseases. Early detection can prevent the onset of illness. We constructed a nomogram to predict groups at high risk of HP infection. METHODS Patients who underwent regular medical check-ups at hospital in Chaoshan, China from March to September 2022 were randomly allocated to the training and validation cohorts. Risk factors including basic characteristics and lifestyle habits associated with HP infection were analyzed by logistic regression analyses. The independent varieties were calculated and plotted into a nomogram. The nomogram was internally validated by receiver operating characteristic curve, calibration, and decision curve analyses (DCAs). RESULTS Of the 945 patients, 680 were included in the training cohort and 265 in the validation cohort. 356 patients in training cohort with positive 13 C-UBT results served as the infected group, and 324 without infection were the control group. The multivariate regression analyses showed that the risk factors for HP infection included alcohol consumption (OR = 1.29, 95%CI = 0.78-2.13, P = 0.03), family history of gastric disease (OR = 4.35, 95%CI = 1.47-12.84, P = 0.01), living with an HP-positive individual (OR = 18.09, 95%CI = 10.29-31.82, P < 0.0001), drinking hot tea (OR = 1.58, 95%CI = 1.05-2.48, P = 0.04), and infection status of co-drinkers unknown (OR = 2.29, 95%CI = 1.04-5.06, P = 0.04). However, drinking tea > 3 times per day (OR = 0.56, 95%CI = 0.33-0.95, P = 0.03), using serving chopsticks (OR = 0.30, 95%CI = 0.12-0.49, P < 0.0001) were protective factors for HP infection. The nomogram had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.85 in the training cohort. The DCA was above the reference line within a large threshold range, indicating that the model was better. The calibration analyses showed the actual occurrence rate was basically consistent with the predicted occurrence rate. The model was validated in the validation cohort, and had a good AUC (0.80), DCA and calibration curve results. CONCLUSIONS This nomogram, which incorporates basic characteristics and lifestyle habits, is an efficient model for predicting those at high risk of HP infection in the Chaoshan region.
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- Yi-Ting Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China.
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Bailey KS, Brown HE, Lekic V, Pradeep K, Merchant JL, Harris RB. Helicobacter pylori treatment knowledge, access and barriers: A cross-sectional study. Helicobacter 2023; 28:e12954. [PMID: 36748455 PMCID: PMC10562139 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is among the most common bacterial infections in the world and one of the most common infectious agents linked to malignancy, gastric cancer (GC). Within the US there is high disparity in the rates of Hp infection and associated diseases. Hp infection is treatable, and knowledge may influence screening and treatment seeking behaviors. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study of 1042 respondents recruited from the Online Amazon MTurk platform, we sought to assess baseline knowledge of Hp and to gain insight into barriers related to Hp care. RESULTS Just over half (52.3%) reported some prior knowledge of Hp with 11.7% (n = 122) reporting being treated for Hp themselves and 21.4% reporting family members diagnosed with Hp. Of respondents reporting prior treatment, 95 (78%) reported GI upset and 27 (21%) reported not completing medications. Specific to Hp and GC, 70% indicated that a belief that the treatment was worse than the symptoms would affect their willingness to seek care, while 81% indicated knowing Hp can cause GC would affect their treatment decisions and knowing their gastric symptoms were caused by Hp would affect their willingness to receive care. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of Hp in this US sample of online respondents is low and self-reported difficulties with treatment compliance is high. Increasing awareness of this infection and addressing the challenges to treatment compliance could potentially reduce rates of Hp antibiotic resistance and progression to GC or other complications of Hp infection.
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- Kimberly S. Bailey
- University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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- University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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- University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724
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Hakami OA, Alsubaie RA, Albaqami BA, Almutlaq HM, Alqahtani NM, Alkhonezan M, Almuqrin FF, Alghamdi AH, Alaryni AA, Qutob RA. Knowledge and Perception of Physicians of Different Specialties in Saudi Arabia Toward Helicobacter pylori. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:763-771. [PMID: 36969735 PMCID: PMC10035353 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s403999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a key pathogen causing several gastrointestinal diseases. Fortunately, H. pylori infection is treatable, which can lower its comorbidities. However, data assessing physicians' awareness of H. pylori is lacking in Saudi Arabia. Objective To assess the knowledge and awareness of physicians of different specialties who practice in Saudi Arabia about H. pylori infection. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted between May and September 2022 on physicians across all regions in Saudi Arabia using a validated online questionnaire covering their knowledge and awareness of H. pylori infection. An independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Games-Howell as a post hoc test were used to analyze the data. A General Linear Model was also employed to determine significant predictors among the variables reliant on H. pylori awareness. Results The results showed that the mean awareness score of 474 physicians was 76.99± 6.9, indicating that participants had sufficient knowledge about H. pylori infection. In general, the internal medicine specialists (28.3%) had better awareness of H. pylori infection than the other specialties. Moreover, the university hospital sector performed the best, scoring 80.68±13.3, and the southern region had the highest-ranked physicians with a score of 81.56 ±13.7 in terms of H. pylori awareness. Furthermore, the general linear model revealed a statistical significance (p<0.05) for the following demographic aspects concerning H. pylori awareness: the physicians' age group of 30-39 years, duration of experience of 11-15 years, the hospital sectors of Nation Guards (NGH) and Security Forces (SFH), and the southern and central regions of practice in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion Physicians in Saudi Arabia have relatively sufficient awareness of H. pylori; however, they are highly influenced by age, years of experience, the hospital sector involved, and the region where the physicians practice.
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- Osamah Ahmad Hakami
- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Refah Asheer Alsubaie, Faculty of medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 7544 Othman Bin Affan Road Al-Nada, Riyadh, 13317, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 50 255 2509, Email
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ma K, Chen X, Xiang X, Mao X, Zhu N, Wang T, Ye S, Wang X, Deng M. Willingness to Undergo Gastroscopy for Early Gastric Cancer Screening and Its Associated Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in China. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:505-516. [PMID: 36883051 PMCID: PMC9985891 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s400908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the willingness of Chinese adults aged 40 years and older to undergo gastroscopy for gastric cancer (GC) screening during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The secondary purpose was to identify factors influencing willingness to undergo gastroscopy. METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in selected cities and counties from nine provinces in China using a multi-stage sampling approach. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to determine the independent predictors of willingness to undergo gastroscopy. RESULTS This study included 1900 participants, and 1462 (76.95%) responded that they would undergo gastroscopy for GC screening. Participants of younger age, from the eastern region, living in an urban area, with higher educational levels, with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, or with precancerous stomach lesions, were more willing to undergo gastroscopy. The top four reasons to reject gastroscopy were fear of pain or discomfort, worry about a possible devastating test result, no symptoms in self-feeling, and concern about the high expense. Of all those who would reject gastroscopy for GC screening, 36.76% (161/438) would be willing to accept painless gastroscopy, while 24.89% (109/438) would be willing to undergo gastroscopy screening if higher medical reimbursement rates were available. Participants considered that gastroscopy was a relatively fearful and unknown procedure, accompanied by high risks and benefits compared to all other life events. CONCLUSION In general, 76.95% of participants over 40 years old were willing to undergo gastroscopy for GC screening in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants' willingness to undergo GC screening increased due to medical resource constraints and increased interest in their health. Individuals with H. pylori infection are more likely to undergo gastroscopy, whereas old age individuals, those with lower educational levels, and those living in rural areas are more likely to reject gastroscopy.
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- Kejia Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Xiangya Medical College of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Xiangya Medical College of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xiaoyan Wang; Minzi Deng, Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 138 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 139 7488 9301; +86 137 8615 2169, Email ;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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Hu Y, Zhu Y, Lu NH. The management of Helicobacter pylori infection and prevention and control of gastric cancer in China. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:1049279. [PMID: 36530421 PMCID: PMC9751207 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1049279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a type-1 carcinogen, was closely associated with gastric cancer (GC). Successfully eradicating H. pylori infection could reduce the incidence of GC. China was a country with high incidence of GC and high prevalence of H. pylori infection. Nearly half of worldwide GC new cases and deaths attributed to H. pylori infection occurred in China. H. pylori prevalence varied over time with the improvement of socioeconomic status and sanitary conditions. The knowledge of antibiotic resistance rate in time was important to guide the clinical choice of antibiotics use in the regimens. With the publication of five Chinese consensus reports on the management of H. pylori infection and the effort of public preach of H. pylori-related knowledge, the standardization of H. pylori diagnosis and treatment by clinicians was improved. Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy was widely applied in clinical practice of H. pylori eradication because of high efficacy and safety. High-dose Proton Pump Inhibitor-amoxicillin dual therapy or vonoprazan-amoxicillin dual therapy showed comparable efficacy and lower side effects than bismuth-containing quadruple therapy, which were the alternative choice. The diagnosis rate of early GC was low and distinguishing Chinese GC risk population for the further endoscopy screening was important. Efforts have been done to establish prediction models to stratify GC risk in the Chinese GC risk population. We reviewed the current situation of the management of H. pylori infection and prevention and control of GC in China here.
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- Yi Hu
- Department Of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China,JiangXi Clinical Research Center for Gastroenterology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department Of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China,JiangXi Clinical Research Center for Gastroenterology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China,*Correspondence: Nong-Hua Lu, ; Yin Zhu,
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- Department Of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China,JiangXi Clinical Research Center for Gastroenterology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China,*Correspondence: Nong-Hua Lu, ; Yin Zhu,
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Kong Q, Li Y, Li R, Li Z, Zheng X, Wang Z, Song K, Zhang X, Liu J, Han Z, Duan M, Ding Y, Zhang W, Lin M, Wang J, Wan M, Lin B, Wang S, Zuo X, Li Y. Low compliance to post-screening recommendations in a family-based Helicobacter pylori screening and treatment program: A prospective cohort study. Helicobacter 2022; 27:e12912. [PMID: 35816511 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intra-family transmission is an important Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection route. Family-based screening and treatment of H. pylori is a promising strategy. However, limited data are available on patient compliance with post-screening recommendations for such a strategy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective cohort study of families from six regions in Shandong, China, from July 2021 to February 2022 was conducted. Demographic characteristics, prior testing, and treatment for H. pylori, prior gastroscopy, symptoms, and family history were collected. Infection status of participants was determined using the 13 C-urea breath test. Infected participants were recommended to undergo eradication treatment, confirmation testing, and gastroscopy per expert consensus. Participants were monitored for 6 months to record recommendation compliance in a real-world setting. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the factors influencing compliance with the recommendations. RESULTS The study included 1173 individuals from 386 families with the overall infection rate of 36.7%. The recommendation compliance for eradication treatment, confirmation testing, and gastroscopy was 69.3% (271/391), 32.5% (88/271), and 6.1% (19/309), respectively. Factors that increased the risk of lower compliance were male sex (odds ratio [OR], 1.917, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.233-2.981), and living in a non-urban area (OR, 1.954, 95% CI, 1.241-3.074), for treatment recommendations; having more than one infected family member (OR, 2.138, 95% CI, 1.237-3.698), and a lower family income (¥100,000-¥300,000 per year, OR, 7.247, 95% CI, 1.788-29.363; or <¥100,000 per year, OR, 7.294, 95% CI, 1.832-29.042), for confirmation testing recommendations; and being asymptomatic (OR, 3.009, 95% CI, 1.105-8.196), for gastroscopy recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Post-screening recommendation compliance for this family-based H. pylori screening and treatment program was unsatisfactory. Further studies focusing on pre-screening education are warranted to improve compliance.
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- Qingzhou Kong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Taierzhuang District People's Hospital, Zaozhuang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Caoxian County Hospital, Heze, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yangxin County People's Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maternity and Child Care Cencer of Dezhou, Dezhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zichuan District Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zoucheng People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot Engineering Laboratory for Precise Diagnosis and Therapy of GI Tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Robot Engineering Laboratory for Precise Diagnosis and Therapy of GI Tumor, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Zhang WL, Li YY, Liu J, Wang J, Wan M, Lin BS, Lin MJ, Ding YM, Kong QZ, Wang ST, Duan M, Han ZX, Ji R, Zuo XL, Li YQ. Clinical practice of Helicobacter pylori infection management by gastroenterologists in secondary and tertiary hospitals: A stratified sampling cross-sectional survey. J Dig Dis 2022; 23:365-375. [PMID: 35880374 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the management of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection by gastroenterologists from secondary and tertiary hospitals in Shandong Province, China, where there is a high prevalence of H. pylori infection. METHODS A questionnaire-based, stratified sampling survey was conducted from June 1 to August 30, 2021. The ratio of secondary to tertiary hospitals was set at 2:1. An electronic questionnaire was sent to the gastroenterologists via the WeChat platform. RESULTS A total of 89.09% (1053/1182) gastroenterologists were included. Overall, 34.19% and 60.59% of gastroenterologists recommended screening for and treating H. pylori infection in patients without any competing factors. The most preferred testing method in secondary and tertiary hospitals was the 13 C-urea breath test (53.92% and 80.48%), but the reexamination rate of results close to the cut-off value was low (55.10% and 59.48%). Gastroenterologists preferred bismuth-containing quadruple therapy (secondary and tertiary hospitals: 96.67% and 98.53%), but the antibiotic combination prescribed for patients with penicillin allergy was suboptimal in secondary hospitals. The overall post-treatment follow-up rate was 64.58%, and gastroenterologists in secondary hospitals were more proactive than those in tertiary hospitals (69.41% vs 60.04%, P = 0.001). Less than 80% of gastroenterologists emphasized the importance of post-treatment reexamination to their patients. Only a minority of gastroenterologists in secondary and tertiary hospitals (30.79% and 34.36%) achieved acceptable eradication rates (exceeding 80%). CONCLUSIONS Deficiencies exist in gastroenterologists from secondary and tertiary hospitals, and the H. pylori eradication rate is relatively low. Training programs for gastroenterologists are warranted to strengthen their comprehension of guidelines.
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- Wen Lin Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Robot Engineering Laboratory for Precise Diagnosis and Therapy of GI Tumor, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Robot Engineering Laboratory for Precise Diagnosis and Therapy of GI Tumor, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.,Robot Engineering Laboratory for Precise Diagnosis and Therapy of GI Tumor, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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Song Z, Chen Y, Lu H, Zeng Z, Wang W, Liu X, Zhang G, Du Q, Xia X, Li C, Jiang S, Wu T, Li P, He S, Zhu Y, Zhang G, Xu J, Li Y, Huo L, Lan C, Miao Y, Jiang H, Chen P, Shi L, Tuo B, Zhang D, Jiang K, Wang J, Yao P, Huang X, Yang S, Wang X, Zhou L. Diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection by physicians in China: A nationwide cross-sectional study. Helicobacter 2022; 27:e12889. [PMID: 35363917 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the current state of knowledge and practice of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection management in China. MATERIALS AND METHODS This nationwide, multicenter, cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted between March and April 2021 with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection in 31 provinces, encompassing over 1000 hospitals in mainland China. General physician information, diagnostic and detection status, eradication treatment, reexamination and follow-up after treatment, and basic knowledge of physicians were collected and compared with the Fifth Chinese National Consensus Report on Management of H. pylori infection and the 2016 Maastricht V/Florence guidelines. The subgroup analysis was also performed. RESULTS Of the 6873 questionnaire respondents, 48.8% were males, and 51.2% were females. Approximately, 26.5% of respondents indicated that their hospitals had dedicated clinics for managing H. pylori infection. Moreover, 88.0% of respondents prescribed a bismuth-containing quadruple regimen as the initial eradication treatment, and 92.7% deemed the gastric acid suppression critical. Furthermore, 91.0% of respondents routinely recommended a reexamination 1-2 months after eradication therapy, and 95.1% advised patients to stop PPI treatment at least 2 weeks before reexamination. The detail of following (the choice of target population/methods; the choice/availability of drugs/regimens, indications for eradication, factors influencing eradication efficacy/improvement methods and factors influencing adherence, management options/factors influencing relapse; the timing and methods, awareness of reinfection rates/prevention measures, and the approach to continuing education, awareness of guidelines, and acceptance of current core concepts of management) was also described. Subgroup analysis further revealed that significant differences were existed in being gastroenterologist or not, different education level, professional title, years of working, and provincial administrative regions. CONCLUSIONS Chinese physicians' skills and knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection could be improved. More works on education are needed in future.
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- Zhiqiang Song
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Integrative Microecology Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The 960th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 2nd Hospital Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital of Zhongnan University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Digestive Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Haikou People's Hospital, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Helicobacter pylori Infection in Croatian Population: Knowledge, Attitudes and Factors Influencing Incidence and Recovery. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10050833. [PMID: 35627971 PMCID: PMC9141647 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Basic and clinical knowledge about Helicobacter pylori infections has been improved in the past. However, the translation of this knowledge into public health intervention has remained poor. A survey based cross-sectional study was performed to assess the factors regarding the H. pylori infection in the general population. The survey was conducted using a previously developed questionnaire, adapted for the population in Croatia. Respondents (N = 1131) had a good knowledge score with a median of 4 out of 5 correct answers (interquartile range: 2–4). Senior participants had a lower frequency of high knowledge answers about H. pylori (43.1%) compared to younger (56.1%) and middle-aged participants (51.5%, p = 0.014). Rural participants had a higher frequency of low knowledge answers compared to urban and suburban ones (21.7% vs. 9.5% and 9.4%, p = 0.011). Only 315 participants (27.9%) were screened for the H. pylori infection, despite high support for the screening programs among the untested (74.7%) and tested (85.7%). Habits of smoking (p = 0.036) and coffee drinking (p = 0.008) were associated with more symptoms after eradication therapy. Further education is needed for the groups at risk for H. pylori infection, especially to raise the awareness of the importance of screening programs. More research is warranted to assess the effects of dietary changes on therapy outcomes.
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Wang YX, Zou JY, Hu LF, Liu Q, Huang RL, Tang T, Yue QQ, Sun YX, Xiao Q, Zeng X, Zeng Y. What is the general Chinese public's awareness of and attitudes towards Helicobacter pylori screening and associated health behaviours? A cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e057929. [PMID: 35078854 PMCID: PMC8796245 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the general population's awareness of and attitudes toward Helicobacter pylori (HP) screening and health behaviours. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Hengyang, Hunan Province, China. PARTICIPANTS Using stratified cluster random sampling, a pretested structured questionnaire was used to interview members of the general population aged ≥18 years. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Knowledge of and attitudes toward HP screening and associated health behaviours, sociodemographic factors associated with HP knowledge, and screening behaviours. RESULTS This study featured 1042 participants. The average knowledge score was 11 (QL=4, QU=20, range 0-29). Approximately 68.9% of the participants said they had heard of HP, but 67.5% had never had an HP test. The most common reasons for not undergoing screening were 'no symptoms' (55.7%) and 'lack of knowledge regarding the benefits of the test' (21.1%). Independent factors related to knowledge included age, education level, occupation, HP infection, frequency of drinking unboiled water (p<0.05). Factors independently associated with screening behaviour included occupation, average monthly income, presence/absence of indigestion, stomach discomfort or pain, and/or stomach disease and knowledge score (p<0.05). Overall, 941 (90.3%) participants never used anti-HP toothpaste, and 442 (40.5%) never used serving spoons or chopsticks. The risk factors for HP infection included eating out and eating in groups (p<0.05). CONCLUSION In China, the general population has poor knowledge of HP, but most people have a positive attitude towards HP screening. Being asymptomatic and lacking knowledge about testing were the main reasons for reluctance to be screened. These results highlight the urgent need for educational activities to raise awareness, enhance screening rates for HP, and encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
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- Ying-Xin Wang
- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular & Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- Hengyang Medical School, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- Hengyang Medical School, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular & Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Helicobacter pylori Infection: Comparison of Knowledge between Health Science and Non-Health Science University Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18158173. [PMID: 34360466 PMCID: PMC8346000 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), an important human pathogen, is classified as a human carcinogen. It is known to cause dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Awareness regarding H. pylori infections in Saudi Arabia awaits investigation to reduce or even eliminate the infection that would ease the substantial burden of managing H. pylori among both malignant and non-malignant diseases. Aims: The study aims were to (1) assess the knowledge of H. pylori infection, testing, and management among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia and (2) compare the H. pylori knowledge among health science and non-health science students. Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional online survey among 334 undergraduate students in health science and non-health science colleges at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, using a valid and reliable author-developed survey. The survey had two sections: the socio-demographic factors and knowledge items regarding H. pylori. Data were collected during the 2019–2020 academic year. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U test. The knowledge scores were categorized as poor, fair, and good. Results: Less than 10% of the students in both groups had a good knowledge level about H. pylori. The comparison of the overall mean between both groups was non-significant. Moreover, the level of knowledge of the respondents was significantly associated with their university level (p < 0.001), family monthly income (p < 0.007), having heard about H. pylori infection (p < 000.1), and a previous history of H. pylori infection (p < 000.1). Conclusion: The overall knowledge level of Saudi undergraduate students about H. pylori infection was low. Thus, health awareness interventions through educational programs are recommended for improving their knowledge about H. pylori infection and its prevention.
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