Menstrual irregularity and associated factors among secondary school students in Areka Town, Southern Ethiopia: An institution-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Menstrual irregularity (MI) is a common reason for gynecological visits and significantly affects adolescents' physical health, psychosocial well-being, and academic performance. However, most studies in Ethiopia have predominantly focused on university students, creating a critical gap in understanding MI among younger secondary school students, particularly in Southern Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of MI and its associated factors among secondary school students in Areka Town, Southern Ethiopia. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 18 to 31, 2023, involving 402 secondary school students selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire and anthropomet

SUBMITTER: Seifu BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature