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Prevalence of dysmenorrhea and associated risk factors among university students in Zimbabwe.
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- Social Determinants of Health and Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review.The journal of pain · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of listening to music and drawing on coping with dysmenorrhea complaints in nursing students: randomized controlled trial.BMC women's health · 2024Trial
- Prevalence, severity and correlates of dysmenorrhea among postpartum women in Western Kenya: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- A survey assessing the impact of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle and perceptions of workplace productivity: considerations for employer-sponsored menstrual health programs.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Review
- Comparative effect of Kegel and Pelvic rocking exercises on primary dysmenorrhea: A quasi-experimental study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of primary dysmenorrhoea among medical students: a cross-sectional survey in Indonesia.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Dysmenorrhea in Polish Adolescent Girls: Impact on Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being-Results from POLKA 18 Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Dysmenorrhea and Its Impact on Patients' Quality of Life-A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Associations between soft drinks intake and primary dysmenorrhea among Chinese undergraduate female students.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Common Beverage Consumption and Benign Gynecological Conditions.Beverages (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Food craving, vitamin A, and menstrual disorders: A comprehensive study on university female students.PloS one · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundDysmenorrhea is an often incapacitating condition that is characterized by painful menstruation and general body malaise. In Zimbabwe, this condition is understudied, and its associated risk factors are poorly understood.
objectivesTo investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of dysmenorrhea among female students at Midlands State University in Zimbabwe.
designThis is a cross-sectional study that employed simple random sampling technique to obtain data from 382 students using pretested and self-administered questionnaires.
methodsData were analyzed using STATA version 16. Associations between dysmenorrhea, menstrual, sociodemographic, and lifestyle characteristics were measured using chi-square test and logistic regression model.
resultsThe prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 75.9%, with 28.6% of sufferers describing their pain as severe. Dysmenorrhea significantly affected the school/daily activities of respondents (χ
conclusionDysmenorrhea is common among female students at Midlands State University, and it significantly affects their academic activities. Family history, regular menstrual cycle, nulliparity, and lower age of menarche were risk factors. More awareness is recommended including studies on impact and management strategies.
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