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Menstrual patterns and gynecologic morbidity among university students in Kano, Nigeria.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012 Dec; 25(6):401-6.JP

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To examine menstrual patterns and effects of menstrual disorders on social and academic lives of undergraduate students in Kano, Nigeria.

PARTICIPANTS

Students attending Bayero University Kano, Nigeria (n = 383).

INTERVENTION

Self-administered questionnaires.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Sociodemographic characteristics, menstrual patterns, and associated symptoms were elicited. Treatment-seeking behavior and effects of symptoms on academic and social activities were ascertained.

RESULTS

The mean age at menarche was 13.7 ± 1.68 years. Menstrual bleeding lasted an average of 5.2 ± 1.6 days. Cycle length was 21-35 days in 92% of cases (n = 353). Approximately 72% of respondents reported dysmenorrhea. After adjusting for confounding, age at menarche, menstrual cycle length, duration of menstrual bleeding and use of contraceptive pills remained significant predictors of dysmenorrhea. Menstrual disorders interfered with social and academic life of 91% and 84% of respondents respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Gynecologic morbidity related to menstruation is common among adolescent Nigerians and is associated with detrimental effects on academic and social activities. Student health services should prioritize measures to mitigate the social and physical impact of menstrual disorders in young women.

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Iliyasu Z
Department of Community Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. ziliyasu@yahoo.com
Galadanci HS
No affiliation info available
Abubakar IS
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Ismail AO
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Aliyu MH
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MeSH

AdolescentAdultAnalgesicsChildCross-Sectional StudiesDysmenorrheaEducationFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMenarcheMenorrhagiaMenstruationNigeriaOdds RatioPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrevalenceRisk FactorsSocial ParticipationSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

23158770

Citation

Iliyasu, Zubairu, et al. "Menstrual Patterns and Gynecologic Morbidity Among University Students in Kano, Nigeria." Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, vol. 25, no. 6, 2012, pp. 401-6.
Iliyasu Z, Galadanci HS, Abubakar IS, et al. Menstrual patterns and gynecologic morbidity among university students in Kano, Nigeria. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012;25(6):401-6.
Iliyasu, Z., Galadanci, H. S., Abubakar, I. S., Ismail, A. O., & Aliyu, M. H. (2012). Menstrual patterns and gynecologic morbidity among university students in Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 25(6), 401-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.006
Iliyasu Z, et al. Menstrual Patterns and Gynecologic Morbidity Among University Students in Kano, Nigeria. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012;25(6):401-6. PubMed PMID: 23158770.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Menstrual patterns and gynecologic morbidity among university students in Kano, Nigeria. AU - Iliyasu,Zubairu, AU - Galadanci,Hadiza S, AU - Abubakar,Isa S, AU - Ismail,Amina O, AU - Aliyu,Muktar H, PY - 2011/11/23/received PY - 2012/07/31/revised PY - 2012/08/07/accepted PY - 2012/11/20/entrez PY - 2012/11/20/pubmed PY - 2013/5/23/medline SP - 401 EP - 6 JF - Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology JO - J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol VL - 25 IS - 6 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To examine menstrual patterns and effects of menstrual disorders on social and academic lives of undergraduate students in Kano, Nigeria. PARTICIPANTS: Students attending Bayero University Kano, Nigeria (n = 383). INTERVENTION: Self-administered questionnaires. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Sociodemographic characteristics, menstrual patterns, and associated symptoms were elicited. Treatment-seeking behavior and effects of symptoms on academic and social activities were ascertained. RESULTS: The mean age at menarche was 13.7 ± 1.68 years. Menstrual bleeding lasted an average of 5.2 ± 1.6 days. Cycle length was 21-35 days in 92% of cases (n = 353). Approximately 72% of respondents reported dysmenorrhea. After adjusting for confounding, age at menarche, menstrual cycle length, duration of menstrual bleeding and use of contraceptive pills remained significant predictors of dysmenorrhea. Menstrual disorders interfered with social and academic life of 91% and 84% of respondents respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Gynecologic morbidity related to menstruation is common among adolescent Nigerians and is associated with detrimental effects on academic and social activities. Student health services should prioritize measures to mitigate the social and physical impact of menstrual disorders in young women. SN - 1873-4332 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/23158770/Menstrual_patterns_and_gynecologic_morbidity_among_university_students_in_Kano_Nigeria_ L2 - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1083-3188(12)00150-7 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -