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ArticleJournal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India2022

Lifestyle and Prevalence of Menstrual Disorders among Undergraduate Medical and Nursing Students: Can We Bring a Change?

Pratibha Singh, Charu Sharma, Shreya Krishna, Vibha Mishra, Garima Yadav, Payal Patwa, Meenakshi Gothwal, Manisha Jhirwal

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Article in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Pratibha SinghAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0001-5286-3826
Charu SharmaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0002-7788-2502
Shreya KrishnaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.
Vibha MishraAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.
Garima YadavAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0002-1268-6973
Payal PatwaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0001-9228-9216
Meenakshi GothwalAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0001-8400-0873
Manisha JhirwalAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0002-5413-3074
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon, but sometimes the abnormalities and pain associated with it can severely affect the daily routine of women and may create a stressful environment for them. The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative evaluation of the pattern of menstruation, lifestyle and the outlook toward menstruation among undergraduate female medical and nursing students. Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among the undergraduate medical and nursing students of a tertiary care Institute. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Of the 400 students approached, 188 completed the questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.23 ± 1.47 years. The mean age of menarche was 12.65 ± 1.24 years among the medical students and 13.69 ± 1.38 years among the nursing students ( Conclusion: Despite having a medical background and knowledge about the physiology of menstruation, medical and nursing students do carry certain myths regarding menstruation which are being carried forward in society. Small roleplays in the OPD (Outpatient Department) area and public awareness lectures should be planned. They will not only develop confidence and better understanding among the students but also create social awareness.

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College absenteeismDysmenorrheaFlip classroomLifestyleMedical educationPremenstrual syndrome

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PMID35928060
PMCPMC9343510
OpenAlexW4220859385

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