Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Adane Haile; Trhas Tadesse; Ephrem Mamo; Daniel Zemefense; Zelalem Assefa

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Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Adane Haile, Trhas Tadesse, Ephrem Mamo, Daniel Zemefense, Zelalem Assefa

Published in Journal of Surgery (Volume 10, Issue 5)

Received: 17 August 2022 Accepted: 13 September 2022 Published: 29 September 2022

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Background: Anorectal disorders include a diverse group of pathological disorders that generate significant patient discomfort and disability. Anorectal disorders are a common reason for visits to both primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. These disorders are varied and include benign condition such as hemorrhoids to more serious condition such as malignancy. Method: cross-sectional study with quantitative approach was deployed to identify the magnitude and pattern of anorectal problems. A total of 1174 adult patients (15 & above years old) visiting emergency and regular surgical OPD was included. Frequency tables and graphs were used to describe the study variables. A logistic regression model was used to measure the association between the predictors and Anorectal malformation, and a P-value < 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant. OR and 95% CI were used to express the direction and strength of the association. Result: One hundred ninety-five (16.6%) CI at 95% (14.5, 18.7) of the study participants had Anorectal problem. Among patients with Anorectal problems, 118 (60.5%) were males & 77 (52.3%) were females. Majority of them 145 (52.3%) are above 30 years. Among diagnosed with Anorectal problems more than half 118 (60.5%) of the problem were hemorrhoid, 73 (37.4%) of the patients were presented with complain of anal pain, and 37 (19.2%) of them with swelling in the anus. Female patients were less likely to develop Anorectal problems than male patients (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.44, 0.99). More over patient with occupation others like solider, factory worker, shop keeper, office worker, driver were more likely to develop Anorectal problems than patients with occupational status of student (AOR = 4.9, 95% CI: (1.55, 15.82). Conclusion: The goal of this study was to provide base line data on the pattern and magnitude of Anorectal problems based on the data obtained from public hospitals of the capital city of Ethiopia. The magnitude of Anorectal problems is high among surgical patients and sex, occupation and education status are significantly associated with Anorectal problems.

Published in	Journal of Surgery (Volume 10, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.js.20221005.12
Page(s)	149-156
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Anorectal, Malformation, Magnitude, Pattern

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Adane Haile, Trhas Tadesse, Ephrem Mamo, Daniel Zemefense, Zelalem Assefa. (2022). Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Journal of Surgery, 10(5), 149-156. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.js.20221005.12

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Adane Haile; Trhas Tadesse; Ephrem Mamo; Daniel Zemefense; Zelalem Assefa. Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J. Surg. 2022, 10(5), 149-156. doi: 10.11648/j.js.20221005.12

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Adane Haile, Trhas Tadesse, Ephrem Mamo, Daniel Zemefense, Zelalem Assefa. Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Surg. 2022;10(5):149-156. doi: 10.11648/j.js.20221005.12

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Adane Haile

Department of Surgery, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Trhas Tadesse

Public Health Department, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ephrem Mamo

Public Health Department, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Daniel Zemefense

Department of Surgery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zelalem Assefa

Department of Surgery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Adane Haile, Trhas Tadesse, Ephrem Mamo, Daniel Zemefense, Zelalem Assefa. Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Surg. 2022;10(5):149-156. doi: 10.11648/j.js.20221005.12

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  author = {Adane Haile and Trhas Tadesse and Ephrem Mamo and Daniel Zemefense and Zelalem Assefa},
  title = {Magnitude and Pattern of Anorectal Problems Among Patients Attending Surgical Departments of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia},
  journal = {Journal of Surgery},
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  number = {5},
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  abstract = {Background: Anorectal disorders include a diverse group of pathological disorders that generate significant patient discomfort and disability. Anorectal disorders are a common reason for visits to both primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. These disorders are varied and include benign condition such as hemorrhoids to more serious condition such as malignancy. Method: cross-sectional study with quantitative approach was deployed to identify the magnitude and pattern of anorectal problems. A total of 1174 adult patients (15 & above years old) visiting emergency and regular surgical OPD was included. Frequency tables and graphs were used to describe the study variables. A logistic regression model was used to measure the association between the predictors and Anorectal malformation, and a P-value Result: One hundred ninety-five (16.6%) CI at 95% (14.5, 18.7) of the study participants had Anorectal problem. Among patients with Anorectal problems, 118 (60.5%) were males & 77 (52.3%) were females. Majority of them 145 (52.3%) are above 30 years. Among diagnosed with Anorectal problems more than half 118 (60.5%) of the problem were hemorrhoid, 73 (37.4%) of the patients were presented with complain of anal pain, and 37 (19.2%) of them with swelling in the anus. Female patients were less likely to develop Anorectal problems than male patients (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.44, 0.99). More over patient with occupation others like solider, factory worker, shop keeper, office worker, driver were more likely to develop Anorectal problems than patients with occupational status of student (AOR = 4.9, 95% CI: (1.55, 15.82). Conclusion: The goal of this study was to provide base line data on the pattern and magnitude of Anorectal problems based on the data obtained from public hospitals of the capital city of Ethiopia. The magnitude of Anorectal problems is high among surgical patients and sex, occupation and education status are significantly associated with Anorectal problems.},
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