Symptoms experiences and attitudes towards menstruation among adolescent girls

Öztürk, Ruşen; Güneri, Sezer Er

doi:10.1080/01443615.2020.1789962

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“…The mean age of menarche in our study was 13.29 ± 1.8 years, while it was at 12.49, 13.8, and 13.07 years in a Lebanese, Jordanian, and Turkish studies respectively, all of which are neighboring countries of Syria [27][28][29], and 12.06 to 12.88 years in an American study [30]. The variance of menarche age can be due to differences in socioeconomic status, diet, and genetic factors, other environmental stressors and Illness burden can also affect the timing of it [31][32][33][34].…”

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The prevalence of various menstrual disorders and its association with psychological stress in medical faculties students. A Cross-sectional study.

Alshayeb

Kahal

Helwani

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Background: Menstrual disorders are of the most prevalent health issues in young female students studying in health science faculties. The purpose of this study was to provide an insight on the menstrual patterns among medical faculties students, and to determine whether stress can be an identified factor for its various disorders. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and pharmacy in the Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria, between October and November of 2022. Nine hundred and eighty female students anonymously completed the identification of menstrual problems and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire. The date was analyzed with Social Science Statistics Package. Results: The mean age of the students was 21.52 ± 2.06 years. The most common menstrual disorders in this study were dysmenorrhea (88%), premenstrual syndrome (87%), and irregular menstrual cycle (21%). We found a statistically significant relationship between the occurrence of irregular menstrual cycle and amenorrhea, polymenorrhea, and oligomenorrhea. 82% had mild to moderate stress, 10% had high stress, while 8% had low stress. There was a statistically significant relationship between stress and abnormal vaginal bleeding, oligomenorrhea, and menstrual irregularity. Conclusion: There was a really high prevalence of stress among these students, which was also associated with the occurrence of various menstrual disorders, both of which can not only have an impact on a student's ability to function academically, but also may potentially have detrimental impacts on their reproductive and mental health. It is for that reason we advise that all students of medical faculties get brief courses on stress management strategies as part of their curriculum. Additionally, all medical faculties universities should set up procedures for the early detection of individuals with stress and menstruation disorders. The identified students with high stress levels should also get prompt gynaecological and psychiatric counselling.

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The prevalence of various menstrual disorders and its association with psychological stress in medical faculties students. A Cross-sectional study.

Alshayeb

Kahal

Helwani

et al. 2022

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“…The mean age of menarche in the present study was 13.29 ± 1.8 years. In Lebanese, Jordanian, and Turkish studies, which are neighboring countries of Syria, the mean age of menarche was 12.49, 13.8, and 13.07 years, respectively 25–27 . An American study reported a range of 12.06 to 12.88 years 28 .…”

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“…In Lebanese, Jordanian, and Turkish studies, which are neighboring countries of Syria, the mean age of menarche was 12.49, 13.8, and 13.07 years, respectively. [25][26][27] An American study reported a range of 12.06 to 12.88 years. 28 The variance in menarche age can be attributed to differences in socioeconomic status, diet, genetic factors, and other environmental stressors.…”

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The prevalence of menstrual disorders and their association with psychological stress in Syrian students enrolled at health‐related schools: A cross‐sectional study

Kahal,

Alshayeb,

Torbey

et al. 2023

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectivesMenstrual disorders are among the most prevalent health issues among young female students studying in health science faculties. This study aimed to provide insights into the menstrual patterns among medical faculty students and determine whether stress can be a risk factor for its various disorders.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study was conducted in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy at the Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria, between October and November 2022. A total of 980 female students anonymously completed the identification of menstrual problems and the perceived stress scale (PSS) questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS‐25.ResultsThe mean age of students was 21.52 ± 2.06 years. The most common menstrual disorders in this study were dysmenorrhea (88%), and premenstrual syndrome (87%). A total of 82% had mild to moderate stress, 10% had high stress, and 8% had low stress. Moderate to high perceived stress was associated with an increased risk of PMS (OR = 1.79, P = 0.0037).ConclusionThese findings stress the importance of universities, especially health science faculties, establishing protocols for early detection and intervention in students with stress and menstrual disorders. Implementing stress reduction education and timely counseling, along with preventive measures, is crucial for students' well‐being. Further research is needed to refine interventions for this group.

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“…Attitudes toward menstruation are shaped by personal knowledge and experience, social learning, and cultural beliefs ( 31 ). Thus, education should be provided to female adolescents and their parents ( 32 ). Moreover, our results call for a comprehensive understanding of the menstrual symptoms, which vary by the menstrual cycle phase, and the development of effective coping strategies in order to promote a positive attitude towards menstruation.…”

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An Analysis of Menstrual Symptoms, Menstrual Attitudes, Physical Stress and Psychological Stress According to the Menstrual Cycle Phase

Weon

Son

2023

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Background: Women undergo an array of menstrual symptoms, depending on the menstrual cycle period. This study aimed to gain a more objective understanding of the impact of menstruation by examining differences in menstrual symptoms, menstrual attitude, physical stress, and psychological stress across the menstrual cycle. Methods: This study was conducted from Apr to Jun 2021 in the Gyeonggi Province of Korea. Women aged ≥20 yr were divided into premenstrual (n=17), menstrual (n=8), and postmenstrual periods (n=23). Menstrual symptoms and menstrual attitudes were assessed using questionnaires. Quantitative electroencephalography was used to assess the physical stress indices (left and right), and the psychological stress indices (left and right), with brainwave parameters quantified by frequency series power spectrum analysis. Data were compared using the non-parametric tests. Results: More menstrual symptoms were experienced in the menstrual period than in the premenstrual period (Z=2.16, P=.031). Menstrual attitudes did not significantly differ among menstrual periods (Z=1.20, P=.231). Physical stress indices were high (≥10 μV) throughout the menstrual cycle and there were significant differences among the three periods (left: χ2=4.00, P=.035, right: χ2=5.78, P=.046). Psychological stress indices were >1 μV during the premenstrual and menstrual periods. Conclusion: Women experience more severe and diverse menstrual symptoms in the menstrual period than in other periods. Objective investigations are needed to inform an effective approach for addressing negative menstruation-related experiences.

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Symptoms experiences and attitudes towards menstruation among adolescent girls

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

The prevalence of various menstrual disorders and its association with psychological stress in medical faculties students. A Cross-sectional study.

The prevalence of various menstrual disorders and its association with psychological stress in medical faculties students. A Cross-sectional study.

The prevalence of menstrual disorders and their association with psychological stress in Syrian students enrolled at health‐related schools: A cross‐sectional study

An Analysis of Menstrual Symptoms, Menstrual Attitudes, Physical Stress and Psychological Stress According to the Menstrual Cycle Phase

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