Prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and primary dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age in Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and primary dysmenorrhoea are debilitating conditions that can impair the quality of life of affected women. These conditions are frequently neglected, delaying proper diagnosis and healthcare provision. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CPP and primary dysmenorrhoea in Ecuador and identify potential variables associated with their occurrence.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey in an urban neighbourhood of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. A total of 2397 participants of 14-49 years of age were included. The data were collected through questionnaires administered by trained interviewers.The crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated using a log-binomial regression model. The correlation between pain intensit

SUBMITTER: de Las Mercedes Villa Rosero CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9438184 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature