Group comparison of individuals with and without irritable bowel syndrome in terms of psychological and lifestyle-related factors

Objective: In this study, we intended to explore group differences between individuals with and without irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in terms of psychological (i.e., perceived stress, internalizing problems, difficulties emotion regulation) lifestyle-related factors health-promoting behaviors the frequency smoking alcohol consumption). Method: The data were collected using an online survey packet comprising demographic information form, Rome III Criteria for IBS, Health-Promoting Life-Style Profile II, Perceived Stress Scale, Brief Symptom Inventory, Difficulties Emotion Regulation Scale. study sample consisted 105 who met IBS based on healthy individuals. Results: comparisons showed that is positively associated being female, stress level, problems depression, anxiety, somatization), some regulation strategy impulse). However, was not age, income consumption, physical activity nutrition). Conclusion: Overall, results suggest might be more related than lifestyle factors. Thus, assessing interventions helpful prevention treatment IBS.