Determination of Prevalence, Predictors and Effects of Dysmenorrhoea among Adolescent Girls - A Cross-sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.26463/rjns.13_2_13Keywords:
Prevalence, Predictors, Dysmenorrhoea, Adolescent girlsAbstract
Background: Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecological issue. It has been predominant among women in their late teenage and early twenties and normally declines with age. It likewise influences over 80% of ladies in their conceptive age.
Method: A cross-sectional non-exploratory research was conducted in a provincial area of Bagalkot region. The researcher randomly chose Shirur town as the provincial setting for the enrolment of subjects. All the young women in the age group of 12-18 years were included in the study. The socio-demographic variables were collected from each participant. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Result: The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was found to be 68.1% (95% CI, 65.0), with a majority of respondents reporting severe aggravation. Additionally, 22.5% of participants reported adverse impacts on their daily activities during menstruation. Teenagers who didn't live with their parents experienced a prevalence of 53.1%. Moreover, respondents with irregular periods reported a prevalence of 72.5%.
Conclusion: A significant relationship between sporadic monthly cycle (p <0.01), not living with their parent (p < 0.04), and self-reported dysmenorrhoea was noted.
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