ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025
Psychological self-efficacy and coping styles as mediators between perceived stress and IBS symptom severity: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder, often exacerbated by psychological stress. Psychological self-efficacy and coping styles may influence the relationship between stress and symptom severity. Objective: This study aimed to examine the mediating roles of psychological self-efficacy and coping styles in the association between perceived stress and IBS symptom severity. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 300 IBS patients from Tehran (2025) were recruited via convenience sampling. Participants completed validated Persian questionnaires assessing perceived stress, psychological self-efficacy, coping styles, and IBS symptom severity. Data were analyzed using multiple regression and mediation analysis following Baron and Kenny's approach. Results: Perceived stress showed a significant direct positive association with IBS symptom severity ( Conclusion: Enhancing psychological self-efficacy and promoting adaptive coping strategies could be effective targets for psychological interventions aiming to reduce IBS symptom severity.
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