Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study
Abstract Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among females that is characterized by painful cramps before or during menstruation. It is considered as a common gynecological complaint that affects the quality of women’s life. The study evaluated prevalence of dysmenorrhea, its impact, associated risk...
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| author | Amena Ali Abuzer Ali Najla Salman Alotaibi Munirah Salem Alsufyani Amjad Jaman Alotaibi Misbah Musaad Almutairi Ahmed Salah Eldalo |
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| description | Abstract Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among females that is characterized by painful cramps before or during menstruation. It is considered as a common gynecological complaint that affects the quality of women’s life. The study evaluated prevalence of dysmenorrhea, its impact, associated risk factors, and the management strategies adopted by female university students in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 562 female students aged 18-30 years at the university level. The results showed a high prevalence rate of dysmenorrhea (79.4%) among the students. The most common risk factors were family history (87.4%) and length of menstruation (79%). Half (50.2%) of the respondents were absent at the university at least 1 day every month. The most widely used medications by the respondents were ibuprofen (42%) and paracetamol (40%), whereas only 3% used mefenamic acid, despite that they experienced complete pain relief with mefenamic acid. High prevalence rate of dysmenorrhea associated with risk factors such as family history and length of menstruation, was found among university students. However, pain and associated symptoms affect the quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-964c88109fb343c5945a1c7201b3f03d2022-12-22T02:49:12ZengUniversidade de São PauloBrazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences2175-97902022-12-015810.1590/s2175-97902022e20458Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional studyAmena Alihttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8463-5182Abuzer AliNajla Salman AlotaibiMunirah Salem AlsufyaniAmjad Jaman AlotaibiMisbah Musaad AlmutairiAhmed Salah EldaloAbstract Dysmenorrhea is a common condition among females that is characterized by painful cramps before or during menstruation. It is considered as a common gynecological complaint that affects the quality of women’s life. The study evaluated prevalence of dysmenorrhea, its impact, associated risk factors, and the management strategies adopted by female university students in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 562 female students aged 18-30 years at the university level. The results showed a high prevalence rate of dysmenorrhea (79.4%) among the students. The most common risk factors were family history (87.4%) and length of menstruation (79%). Half (50.2%) of the respondents were absent at the university at least 1 day every month. The most widely used medications by the respondents were ibuprofen (42%) and paracetamol (40%), whereas only 3% used mefenamic acid, despite that they experienced complete pain relief with mefenamic acid. High prevalence rate of dysmenorrhea associated with risk factors such as family history and length of menstruation, was found among university students. However, pain and associated symptoms affect the quality of life.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-82502022000100773&tlng=enDysmenorrheaMenstruationPrevalenceManagementIbuprofenParacetamol |
| spellingShingle | Amena Ali Abuzer Ali Najla Salman Alotaibi Munirah Salem Alsufyani Amjad Jaman Alotaibi Misbah Musaad Almutairi Ahmed Salah Eldalo Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dysmenorrhea Menstruation Prevalence Management Ibuprofen Paracetamol |
| title | Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | prevalence impact and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students a cross sectional study |
| topic | Dysmenorrhea Menstruation Prevalence Management Ibuprofen Paracetamol |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-82502022000100773&tlng=en |
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