Menstrual-related symptoms as red flags for school absenteeism among Norwegian adolescents (MINA): A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severe dysmenorrhea is prevalent among adolescents, yet it remains undertreated, potentially leading to substantial absenteeism from social and academic activities. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of severe dysmenorrhea among Norwegian adolescents, as well as associations between severe dysmenorrhea and academic or social absenteeism. Moreover, the study sought to assess the prevalence of accompanying symptoms and their potential as red flags for absenteeism, thus providing healthcare workers a more robust tool for identifying students for intensified treatment and/or referral. Furthermore, differences in the prevalence of severe dysmenorrhea, accompanying symptoms, and absenteeism based on ethnicity and place of residence were evaluated.

Material and me

SUBMITTER: Gravdahl OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature