The prevalence of gallstone disease and associated factors among patients who visited the surgical department of Debre Birhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

In conclusion, the prevalence of gallstone disease was 7.9%, and the disease was fairly common in our study area. Female sex, alcohol intake for more than five years, and a history of gastrointestinal surgery were strongly associated with the occurrence of gallstone disease.