Prevalence, Risk Factors and Characteristic of Hemorrhoid among Women at Public Hospitals, Sana'a – Yemen

Abstract

Background: Hemorrhoid disease is one of the most common diseases of the anorectal region. pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for hemorrhoids and there is a slightly increased prevalence in women compared with men. Aim of the study: To assess the prevalence characteristics and risk factors of hemorrhoids among women at public hospitals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 women to identify the prevalence of hemorrhoid disease in a representative sample of the general population in a number in the capital secretariat, as well as to evaluate the characteristics of affected women's hemorrhoids and how to treat the condition. Result: The results of the study showed that the mean age group was (17- 31years old) most of the women were housewives, on the other hand, the prevalence of hemorrhoids was (39%,) according to risk factors most of the women (17.3%) suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, there was statistically significant between the prevalence of hemorrhoid and age group, smoking, family history were p-value (0.018, 0.004, 0.000) receptively. Conclusion: In conclusion, our suggested intervention, aimed at modifying dietary and behavioral habits, significantly reduces the rate of hemorrhoids in women and can be safely recommended to pregnant women