Epidemiology of dysmenorrhoea among adolescent students in Mansoura, Egypt
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
To examine the prevalence, determinants, impact and treatment practices of dysmenorrhoea, we studied 664 female students in secondary schools in urban and rural areas. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. About 75% of the students experienced dysmenorrhoea [mild 55.3%, moderate 30.0%, severe 14.8%]. Most did not seek medical advice although 34.7% treated themselves. Fatigue, headache, backache and dizziness were the commonest associated symptoms. No limitation of activities was reported by 47.4% of student with dysmenorrhoea, but this was significantly more reported by students with severe dysmenorrhoea. Significant predictors of dysmenorrhoea were older age, irregular or long cycle and heavy bleeding
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Main subject:
Activities of Daily Living
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Chi-Square Distribution
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Adolescent
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Cost of Illness
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Dysmenorrhea
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2005