Laxative selection process by female students with constipation and the state of bowel movement and management

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  • 便秘症状を有するA大学女子学生の便秘薬選択過程と選択後の排便状況及び排便管理

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This study aimed to clarify the process of selecting a laxative and state of bowel movement and management after consuming laxatives among five female students with constipation. Participants who experienced difficulty in bowel movement and became aware of health patterns or conditions that affect bowel movement chose a laxative based on parental recommendation or advertisements regarding the efficacy of a laxative. They reported that the state of their bowel movement after using laxatives improved in terms of frequency, but they also experienced bowel movements different from normal ones and the worsening of bowel movement and general physical condition after discontinuing laxatives. In addition, they reported that determining the dose of laxatives based on the state of the bowel movement was important. Furthermore, although they reported feeling satisfied and relieved regarding the state of their bowel movement after using laxatives, they also reported anxiety regarding excessive stimulation of bowel movement and adverse effects. For safe laxative use and effective health behavior, support to improve bowel movements should be based on careful investigation of the subject's background characteristics, state of bowel movement, and adverse effects of laxatives.

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  • Japanese Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Japanese Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences 15 (2), 25-35, 2017

    Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences　The Center for Nursing Education, Research and Collaboration (CNERC)

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