Abstract
The behaviors exhibited by individuals who seek healthcare for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are numerous, varied, and sometimes controversial, and/or inconsistent. This study aims to review the factors associated with these healthcare seeking behaviors. Through a selective review of the literature, articles were identified by using the following search terms: IBS, healthcare seeking, conventional and non-conventional treatment, cultural factors, and gender differences. The roles of different factors associated with healthcare seeking are discussed.
Article Type
Review
First Page
225
Last Page
231
Recommended Citation
(2013)
"Healthcare seeking behavior among subjects with irritable bowel syndrome,"
Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 34:
Iss.
3, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5717