Abstract
Abstract Objective: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in women aged 18–55 years in Trabzon city, Turkey, and to evaluate associated demographic variables. Methods: A total of 1100 women, eligible study subjects, were selected. Of those, 1045 subjects participated in the screening phase. The screening protocol included several interview items that have been defined as components of the FMS. Subjects were also asked questions on demographics. Individuals screening positive were invited to be examined by a physician to confirm or exclude FMS using the 1990 American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria (ACR). Results: The overall prevalence of FMS was found to be 5.6%. The prevalence of FM is highest in the 50–55 years age group (9.3%). Using logistic regression analysis, being part of an extended family, oral contraceptive use and stressors increased the risk of FMS, while a family income of $3000–3999 decreased it.
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