Findings on the detection of Helicobacter infection among students of the nursing school in MNUMS
- VernacularTitle:Сувилахуйн сургуулийн оюутнуудад хеликобактерийн халдварыг тодорхойлсон дүн (АШУҮИС-ийн Сувилахуйн сургуулийн жишээ дээр)
- Author:
Baigalmaa B
1
;
Ulziijargal U
1
;
Orkhontuya P
2
Author Information
1. Department of Basic Sciences, School of Nursing, MNUMS
2. Department of Basic Medical Sciences School of Nursing, MNUMS
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
H. pylori;
Student;
Prevalence;
Clinical symptoms
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;88(4):144-148
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection varies by geographic location, age, race, and socioeconom
ic status. Approximately 30% of the population in developed countries, about 70% of the population in developing countries, and around 50% of the global population are infected with Helicobacter pylori. While the prevalence is generally
high in developing countries, it is lower in developed countries. Some studies conducted in our country have shown that
the prevalence of this infection is high among students and young people. Therefore, we aimed to study the prevalence of
Helicobacter pylori infection among students.
Aim:“We will study the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among the students of the School of Nursing at
MNUMS and compare it with their social, demographic information and clinical symptoms.
Materials and Methods: “The study was conducted using a cross-sectional quantitative research design and a random
sampling method, involving a total of 62 first-year students from the School of Nursing between November 2023 and
March 2024. A questionnaire including social, demographic information and clinical symptoms was used to assess the
prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Blood samples from the participants were tested for antibodies at the Onch
Clinical Laboratory.
Results:Among the 62 students who participated in our study, a majority 79.0% tested positive for Helicobacter pylori
infection. When examining whether this infection was associated with age, gender, or specialty, it was found in 82.1%
of those aged 18-20, 81.4% of females, and 87.5% of those studying in specialized programs. However, no statistically
significant association was observed when compared to the non-infected group (p>0.05). In terms of clinical symptoms,
stomach and epigastric pain was reported in 84.1%, unpleasant taste or bad breath in 88.6%, and occasional vomiting
in 83.3% of those with Helicobacter pylori infection all of which were more prevalent in the infected group and showed
statistically significant associations (p<0.05).
Conclusions: Among the 62 participants in the study, the majority, 49 individuals (79.0%), tested positive for Helicobacter
pylori infection. The group with Helicobacter pylori infection exhibited a higher prevalence of clinical symptoms, which
showed a statistically significant association (p<0.05).
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