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The GI-specific Avoidance Scale (GIAS): Development, psychometric validation, and incremental power of a new questionnaire

2026-02-26

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<h4>Background and Aims</h4> Avoidance of symptom-related situations is common in chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, contributing to greater symptom severity, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. However, no validated measure exists to comprehensively assess GI-specific avoidance. We developed and validated the GI-specific Avoidance Scale (GIAS), a self-report instrument measuring behaviora...

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47d8ce25-1380-57bc-aae1-e523c59cd368
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10.64898/2026.02.23.26346871
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