Sutanto, Eviana Budiartanti and Hardimarta, Fransisca Pramesshinta and Ernestia, Henrita and TO, LIDWINA PRILLYA INDRA CHRISTYANA and cynthia, cynthia and Sebong, Perigrinus Hermin (2025) Susceptibility of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in Medical Students: A Formative Study. Jurnal kedokteran MEDITEK. ISSN 2686-0201

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Abstract

Introduction: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common chronic health problem associated with decreased quality of life and high morbidity. Many factors, including lifestyle, eating habits, medication, and mental stress, can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease. A medical student who experiences high pressure during their training may have a GERD issue. Purpose:This study aims to investigate the correlation between risk factors and the development of GERD in medical students. Methods: We used data from a cross-sectional study conducted at Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang, among medical students. Participants were recruited with inclusion criteria, namely all students aged over 18 years who were willing to fill out a questionnaire voluntarily, andwere not undergoing treatment for gastric ulcers or mental disorders. Twoquestionnaires are used: a questionnaire developed to obtain demographic characteristics and a GERDQ questionnaire. A significant relationship is considered to occur if the p-value <0.05. Results: A total of 122 students were included. Among them, 23 students, consisting of 16 (13.11%) women and 7 (5.73%) men, suffered from GERD. It was found that nine people (7.4%) consumed NSAIDs, with a p-value of 0.014. Conclusion: The prevalenceof GERD among medical students is relatively high, showing a significant link between the use of NSAIDs and GERD. Practical studies are needed to tackle the issue of uncontrolled NSAID use and to promote lifestyle modifications.

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