Prevalence, impact, and management perception of dysmenorrhea among university students: A cross-sectional study
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online)
; 58: e20458, 2022. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1403699
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BR40.1
Localização: BR40.1
ABSTRACT
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.
Texto completo:
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Estudantes
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Mulheres
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Estudos Transversais
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Dismenorreia
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Menstruação
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Farmacologia
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Teraputica
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Toxicologia
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Arábia Saudita
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Taif University/SA
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