Constipation Problem in Nursing Students and Effectiveness of Interventions used by them for its Management - Nursing & Care

Constipation is a condition in which an individual feels an abnormality in her or his bowel functions and also experiences less defecation and feels the symptoms of distress, strain, and swelling in the lower abdominal region [1]. The studies have  reported  that the prevalence  of  constipation  varies  between  2.6%  and  30.7% [2-5]. In another study, it was reported that the prevalence of constipation was 37.2% for women and 10.2% for men. In the same study, it was stated that the prevalence of  constipation increased with increasing age [6]. In a study conducted in Turkey, it was reported  that  the  prevalence  of  constipation was 20% and 73% of individuals constituting this rate were women and 30% were 60 years old and over [7].

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