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PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI AND HEALTH RELATED RISK FACTORS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

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Date Issued:
2018
Abstract/Description:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects and resides in the gastric mucosa of humans. Without treatment, H. pylori infection may cause chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. This inflammation creates progressive damage to the lining of the stomach and can lead to multiple diseases located in the upper gastrointestinal region. Worldwide prevalence of H. pylori infection is estimated to be close to 50%. H. pylori has been identified as the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and risk factors associated with H. pylori infection among students, faculty, and staff at the University of Central Florida. A cross-sectional design with a convenience sample was implemented to acquire a study population of 60 participants. The sample was analyzed through the use of a twenty question survey and a rapid blood antibody test kit. The infection rate of the sample was 1.75%. Statistically significant results were found for the relationship between age and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Trends were also noticed between alcohol consumption, stress levels, and upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Title: PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI AND HEALTH RELATED RISK FACTORS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
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Name(s): Holsonback, Evan, Author
Saleh, Suha, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2018
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects and resides in the gastric mucosa of humans. Without treatment, H. pylori infection may cause chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. This inflammation creates progressive damage to the lining of the stomach and can lead to multiple diseases located in the upper gastrointestinal region. Worldwide prevalence of H. pylori infection is estimated to be close to 50%. H. pylori has been identified as the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease, gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and risk factors associated with H. pylori infection among students, faculty, and staff at the University of Central Florida. A cross-sectional design with a convenience sample was implemented to acquire a study population of 60 participants. The sample was analyzed through the use of a twenty question survey and a rapid blood antibody test kit. The infection rate of the sample was 1.75%. Statistically significant results were found for the relationship between age and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Trends were also noticed between alcohol consumption, stress levels, and upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Identifier: CFH2000329 (IID), ucf:45771 (fedora)
Note(s): 2018-05-01
B.S.
College of Health and Public Affairs, Health Sciences
Bachelors
This record was generated from author submitted information.
Subject(s): Helicobacter
pylori
gastrointestinal symptoms
blood test
stress
undergraduate
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000329
Restrictions on Access: public
Host Institution: UCF

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