Volume 11 Issue 1
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anal Fissure in Women of Reproductive Age: Epidemiological Study
1 Dr Palwasha Najeeb, 2 Dr Hira Shafqat, 3 Dr. Nazish Ali, 4 Dr Atif Iqbal, 5 Dr Hamid ur Rehman, 6Dr Hafiza Yasmeen Abbas
1 FCPS Gynae Obs, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar
2 WMO, GMCTH, Gujranwala Medical College Teaching Hospital
3Assistant Professor Baqai Medical University Hospital Karachi
4 Surgery Department, Jinnah International Hospital Abbottabad
5 Surgery Department, Jinnah International Hospital Abbottabad
6 Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Al Kiyumi Medical Complex
Corresponding: Dr. Palwasha Najeeb , FCPS Gynae Obs, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar
ABSTRACT:
Background: Anal fissure is a common anorectal condition causing significant morbidity. Despite its prevalence, data on its occurrence and risk factors among women of reproductive age remain limited.
Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the risk factors associated with anal fissures in women of reproductive age.
Methods: This epidemiological study was conducted from May 2023 to April 2024. A total of 120 women of reproductive age were included in the study. Data were collected through structured interviews and medical examinations. Demographic information, medical history, and lifestyle factors were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant risk factors associated with the occurrence of anal fissures.
Results: The prevalence of anal fissure among the study population was found to be 15%. Significant risk factors identified included chronic constipation (OR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.5-6.7), history of anorectal surgery (OR = 2.8, 95% CI: 1.2-6.5), and childbirth-related trauma (OR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.1-5.9). No significant association was observed with age, diet, or body mass index.
Conclusion: Anal fissure is a prevalent condition among women of reproductive age, with chronic constipation, anorectal surgery, and childbirth-related trauma being significant risk factors.
Increased awareness and preventive measures are essential to reduce the burden of this condition.
Keywords: Anal fissure, Prevalence, Risk factors, Women of reproductive age, Epidemiological study, Chronic constipation, Childbirth trauma