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Abstract

PREVALENCE OF FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION AMONG CHILDREN AND ASSOCIATED DIETARY HABITS

Dr. Mohammad Hilal Al-Badrany, Dr. Lara Samuel Oshana

ABSTRACT

Background: Functional constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders among children and is associated with significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. Dietary habits and lifestyle factors play important roles in the development and progression of constipation among pediatric populations. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of functional constipation among children and evaluate its association with dietary habits and lifestyle factors among children attending primary health care centers and hospitals in Mosul city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 children aged 2–14 years attending Baghdada Primary Health Care Centers and Pediatric Counseling Clinic in Mosul General Hospitals, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq, during the period from March 2025 to February 2026. Functional constipation was diagnosed according to the Rome IV criteria. Data regarding demographic characteristics, dietary habits, physical activity, screen time, and toileting behaviors were collected through direct interviews with parents or caregivers using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 31, and associations were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of functional constipation among the studied children was 30.7%. The highest prevalence was observed among children aged 2–5 years, with a statistically significant association between age and constipation (p = 0.041). Low intake of fruits and vegetables, inadequate water consumption, frequent fast-food intake, and low dietary fiber intake were significantly associated with functional constipation (p < 0.05). Lifestyle factors including prolonged screen time, low physical activity, and irregular toileting habits also showed significant associations with constipation. Conclusions: Functional constipation is a common pediatric health problem among children in Mosul and is significantly associated with unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle factors. Early identification of modifiable risk factors and implementation of health education programs regarding healthy nutrition, adequate hydration, regular physical activity, and proper toileting habits are strongly recommended to reduce the burden of constipation among children.

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