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Factores de riesgo con relación a síntomas por reflujo gastroesofágico en adultos que acuden a botica Camposol distrito Lurigancho Chosica 2023
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-07-13) Amasifuen Amasifuen, Kiter; Anchelia Alejandro, Karina Mery; Cárdenas Orihuela, Robert Armando
To determine the relationship between risk factors and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in adults attending Botica Camposol, Lurigancho Chosica district, 2023. The study followed a hypothetical-deductive method, basic research, quantitative approach, non-experimental design, cross-sectional cut, and correlational scope. The sample consisted of 183 adults, selected through simple random probabilistic sampling. Data were collected through a survey and questionnaire, and the hypothesis was tested using Spearman’s Rho correlation. Results: Of the 183 respondents, 59% were female, and 49.2% were between 30–40 years old. Regarding risk factors, 65% almost always consumed carbonated beverages, and between 35.5% and 42.1% sometimes consumed fatty foods, spicy foods, citrus juices, coffee, and chocolate. The use of NSAIDs and tricyclic antidepressants was 33.9% and 36.6%, respectively. Additionally, 38.8% had smoking habits, and 19.1% consumed alcohol. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux: 78.7% reported heartburn, pain, and burning in the middle of the chest; 65% regurgitation of food or gastric acid; 53.6% nausea; 36.1% chest pain or chronic cough; 36.6% loss of appetite; 47.5% pain when swallowing; 25.1% vomiting with traces of blood; 56.8% unexplained weight loss. Regarding treatment, 49.7% used omeprazole, 35% ranitidine, and 44.3% antacids or sucralfate. The p-value was 0.000 and Rho was 0.582, indicating a moderate positive correlation.