Menstrual related discomfort and associated factors among undergraduate students in Ambo University, Central Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon which is an indicator of women's health that occurs throughout the reproductive years of every female. This phenomenon is unique to the females and governed by the girl's general health condition, genetic, socioeconomic, and nutritional factors. Although it is a normal physiological process, most females experience some degree of pain and discomfort in their menstruation period. Even though there are limited studies so far reported about the issue in some other parts of the country, there is no scientific evidence in the present study area.

Objective

To assess menstrual-associated discomfort and associated factors among undergraduate students in Ambo University, Central Ethiopia, 2018.

Methods

Institution-based cross-sec

SUBMITTER: Yirsaw MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8013909 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature