This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among Information Technology (IT) professionals working in Hyderabad, India, and to identify dietary, lifestyle, occupational, and clinical factors associated with infection. H. pylori is a common bacterial infection of the stomach and is an important cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer.
Approximately 1,000 eligible IT professionals will be enrolled from participating IT companies using stratified random sampling. Participants will complete a structured questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, dietary habits, occupational factors, gastrointestinal symptoms, lifestyle factors, medical history, and recent medication use. Active H. pylori infection will be determined using the carbon-14 (C14) urea breath test performed at the workplace under standardized conditions.
The study will estimate the prevalence of H. pylori infection in this occupational group and evaluate whether factors such as outside food consumption, office-delivered meals, restaurant dining, street food intake, work schedules, and lifestyle habits are associated with infection. The findings may help identify modifiable risk factors and contribute to the development of workplace health promotion and preventive strategies for IT professionals.
Age ≥21 years.
Currently employed as an Information Technology (IT) professional at a participating company in Hyderabad, India.
Minimum 6 months of employment in the current organization.
Willing to provide written informed consent for participation.
Previous Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment.
Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or potassium-competitive acid blockers (PCABs) within 2 weeks before testing.
Use of antibiotics within 4 weeks before testing.
Use of bismuth-containing compounds within 4 weeks before testing.
The study population will include approximately 1,000 adult Information Technology (IT) professionals employed in participating IT companies in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Eligible participants will be individuals aged 21 years or older who have been employed in their current organization for at least 6 months and provide written informed consent. The study will evaluate the prevalence of active Helicobacter pylori infection using the C14 urea breath test and assess its association with dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, occupational characteristics, clinical history, and medication use
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Prevalence of active Helicobacter pylori infection
Prevalence of active Helicobacter pylori infection among IT professionals, determined using the carbon-14 (C14) urea breath test. Infection status will be classified as positive or negative according to the manufacturer's recommended cut-off values. Unit of Measure: Percentage (%) of participants with active H. pylori infection. Measurement Tool: C14 urea breath test.
Association between age and active Helicobacter pylori infection
Association between participant age, measured in years, and active H. pylori infection status determined using the C14 urea breath test. Age will be assessed using the structured demographic questionnaire.
Association between sex and active Helicobacter pylori infection
Association between participant sex, recorded as a categorical variable, and active H. pylori infection status determined using the C14 urea breath test. Sex will be recorded using the structured demographic questionnaire.
Association between marital status and active Helicobacter pylori infection
Association between marital status, recorded as a categorical variable, and active H. pylori infection status determined using the C14 urea breath test. Marital status will be assessed using the structured demographic questionnaire
Association between daily working hours and active Helicobacter pylori infection
Association between average daily working hours, measured in hours per day, and active H. pylori infection status determined using the C14 urea breath test. Daily working hours will be assessed using the structured occupational questionnaire
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