Knowledge and attitudes towards dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in an urban school in <scp>S</scp>ri <scp>L</scp>anka

Wijesiri, Hapuarachchige Sewvandi Maliga Sampath Kumari; Suresh, T.S.

doi:10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00736.x

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“…The high rate of absenteeism identified during menstruation among female university students in this study is in line with previous reports conducted in other countries (although slightly higher), as analyzed in a systematic review and meta-analysis by Armour et al [10]. Absenteeism rates were higher when associated with greater scores on the VAS scale for dysmenorrhea, these data are in agreement with former studies conducted in the Netherlands by Schoep et al, Femi Agboola et al in Nigeria, and in Sri Lanka by Hapuarachchige et al [24][25][26]. The high rates of absenteeism associated with dysmenorrhea and to an elevated intensity of menstrual pain could be related to an incorrect management of menstruation in Spain.…”

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Absenteeism during Menstruation among Nursing Students in Spain

Fernández‐Martínez

Onieva-Zafra

Abreu-Sánchez

et al. 2019

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Absenteeism can clearly have a negative impact on academic performance among university students. Certain experiences or symptoms such as menstrual pain are very common in women and can lead to absenteeism. The current study was aimed at examining the presence of menstrual experiences or symptoms and their impact upon absenteeism among healthy (illness-free) female university nursing students in Spain. A total of 299 students participated in this research, which was a descriptive cross-sectional, observational study. An ad hoc online questionnaire was used based on sociodemographic and gynecological data, together with the noted menstrual experiences; the most prevalent of which were bloating, which affected 87.3% of students; dysmenorrhea and irritability, which affected 76.3%; and fatigue, which affected 70.6%. Students with dysmenorrhea had a 6.95 higher (odds ratio (OR) 6.95; 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.39–14.25) odds of absenteeism; in those who reported dizziness, the odds of absenteeism was 4.82 times higher (OR 4.82; 1.76–13.23); in those who manifested nausea and vomiting, the percentage of absenteeism was 3.51 higher (OR 3.51; 95% CI 1.51–8.15); in those who presented sleep alterations, the odds were 2.95 higher (OR 2.95; 95% CI 1.39–6.25); and for those who felt depressed the odds were 2.18 times higher (OR 2.18; 95% CI 1.21–3.94) Absenteeism was found to be more likely in women with dysmenorrhea. However, in addition, higher odds of absenteeism were also found in women with nausea and vomiting, dizziness, sleep disorders, and those who feel depressed. These menstrual experiences can be considered a relevant problem among young women, leading to absenteeism, and a negative influence on academic performance. It is essential to raise awareness of the socioeconomic impact of absenteeism and establish new strategies for improving menstrual experiences.

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Absenteeism during Menstruation among Nursing Students in Spain

Fernández‐Martínez

Onieva-Zafra

Abreu-Sánchez

et al. 2019

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“…The incidence reported ranges between 40 to 80% in different countries including Malaysia, Nigeria, and Ghana [1-6]. Dysmenorrhoea may start a few days before menstruation and lasts for a few hours to several days.…”

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The experience of dysmenorrhoea among Ghanaian senior high and university students: pain characteristics and effects

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BackgroundDysmenorrhoea is a common problem of women at the reproductive age and may have negative effect on the education of females at various stages on the educational ladder.Context and purposeThis study sought to gain an in-depth understanding of the experience of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on female students in a secondary and a tertiary institution in Accra, Ghana.MethodsThe study employed a descriptive phenomenology design and was conducted at a University and a Senior High School (SHS) in Accra. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit participants and data was saturated with 16 participants. Concurrent analysis was done by applying the processes of content analysis and the NVivo software was used to manage the data.ResultsIt was realized that dysmenorrhoea is associated with symptoms such as diarrhoea, headache and vomiting. Pain may start one week to the day of menstruation and the severity differed across the days of menstruation. The effect of dysmenorrhoea included activity intolerance, altered emotion and interaction, altered sleep pattern, absenteeism and inattentiveness, wishes and regrets, and misconceptions.ConclusionsIt was concluded that severe dysmenorrhoea has a debilitating effect on female students and is associated with misconceptions that could result in drastic action with fatal consequences. Thus, there is the need to enhance education on dysmenorrhoea, and an aggressive step should be taken to effectively manage dysmenorrhoea.

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“…(35)(36)(37) Bathing and drinking cold water are thought to cause dysmenorrhoea in many cultures, thus they are avoided. (38,39) However, there is no clear evidence that proves or negates this claim.…”

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Primary Dysmenorrhoea: Prevalence and Knowledge assessment in 10 – 18-year-old Syrian female teenagers: A cross-sectional study with pre-post analysis.

Alhoulaiby

Alkhaledi

Isstaif

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Gynaecological complaints and primary dysmenorrhoea among young females are usually managed using popular myths, and have a wide spectrum of consequences on everyday life. Methods: A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and basic knowledge, with a pre-post analysis after the intervention was applied. The study was carried in randomly selected female public schools in Damascus on a randomly selected sample of female students aging between 10 and 18 years old. We used a self-report questionnaire immediately before the awareness sessions and two weeks later. The questionnaire included multiple-choice questions on various aspects of the menstrual cycle, dysmenorrhoea and common myths in the Syrian society. The data were analyzed using SPSS ® , Microsoft Excel ® , and Microsoft Access ® software. Results: A total of 579 vs. 261 female students participated. The prevalence of dysmenorrhoea was 87.2%. Only 47.3% of participants knew the correct origin of menstruation blood, and most of them did not consult a doctor regarding the pain (91.6%). The answers were weighed and compared, resulting in an insignificant p-value for the students’ knowledge after the awareness campaign (p = 0.687, CI = 95%). Discussion and conclusion: Dysmenorrhoea is highly prevalent among Syrian school students. The modest knowledge on this condition, the use of home remedies and the insignificant improvement after the sessions indicate the need to focus on creatively improving information delivery methods in a long sustainable timeframe.

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Knowledge and attitudes towards dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in an urban school in Sri Lanka

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Absenteeism during Menstruation among Nursing Students in Spain

Absenteeism during Menstruation among Nursing Students in Spain

The experience of dysmenorrhoea among Ghanaian senior high and university students: pain characteristics and effects

Primary Dysmenorrhoea: Prevalence and Knowledge assessment in 10 – 18-year-old Syrian female teenagers: A cross-sectional study with pre-post analysis.

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