Depression and its association with menstrual disturbance among female university students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Background

Depression and menstrual disturbance are common issues among female university students worldwide. Various studies in different countries have revealed a potential connection between depression and menstrual disturbance. However, no research specifically focusing on this relationship has been conducted with the Bangladeshi population. Thus, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and its impact on menstrual disturbance among female university students in Bangladesh.

Methods

Data were collected from 470 female students of the University of Rajshahi in Bangladesh between September and November 2022. A multistage stratified random sampling method was employed to select a sample from the population. Depression severity was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Eva SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816689 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature