Food craving, vitamin A, and menstrual disorders: A comprehensive study on university female students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstrual disorders, influenced by dietary habits like high fat intake and low fruit and vegetable consumption, are a global public health issue. This study assessed the prevalence of dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and irregular menstrual cycle (IMC) among female university students in Bangladesh, focusing on food cravings and low vitamin A intake as risk factors.

Methods

In this comprehensive study, data from randomly selected female university students were collected using a structured questionnaire. The associations were analyzed through chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression, reported as adjusted odds ratios (AOR).

Results

The most prevalent menstrual disorder was dysmenorrhea (68.3%) followed by PMS (33.8%), and IMC (24.3%).

SUBMITTER: Sen LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423980 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature