Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	112395
Country	Netherlands

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Self-management and help-seeking behavior for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: A population-based survey
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Lotte J Huibertse, Jasmijn Sijben, Yonne Peters and Peter D Siersema
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Corresponding Author	Lotte J Huibertse, Doctorate Student, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, Nijmegen 6525 GA, Netherlands. lotte.huibertse@radboudumc.nl
Key Words	Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Awareness; Self-management; Help-seeking behavior; Health promotion; Patient-reported outcomes
Core Tip	The majority of patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) had never undergone prior endoscopic screening. An understanding of patients’ self-management and help-seeking behavior is essential to improve EAC screening adherence. Almost half of the 3214 participants who completed the survey reported gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (GERS). Over half of the 1572 participants who reported GERS had never consulted a primary care provider for these symptoms whereas over one-third reported taking ‘over-the-counter’ acid suppressant therapy and approximately 11% fulfilled the screening criteria for EAC. Our findings highlight the importance to encourage individuals with long-term GERS to consult a primary care provider.
Citation	Huibertse LJ, Sijben J, Peters Y, Siersema PD. Self-management and help-seeking behavior for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: A population-based survey. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-28 02:48
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-28 02:48
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Return for Revision	2025-08-15 09:29
Revised	2025-08-27 17:40
Second Decision	2025-11-24 02:39
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-24 08:43
Articles in Press	2025-11-24 08:43
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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