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ArticleBMC women's health2024

Abnormal uterine bleeding and its associated factors among reproductive-age women who visit the gynecology ward in Dilla University General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2022.

Mesfin Abebe, Getnet Melaku, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Tsion Mulat Tebeje

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Mesfin AbebeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia. mesfiaau@gmail.com.
Getnet MelakuDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Habtamu Endashaw HareruSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Tsion Mulat TebejeSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.

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backgroundAbnormal uterine bleeding, a frequent gynecological problem among women of reproductive age, significantly affects their health and quality of life. Despite its problem, research on its extent and contributing factors in Ethiopia is scarce. Hence, this study is designed to determine the magnitude and factors associated with abnormal uterine bleeding among women visiting Dilla University General Hospital, Dilla, Ethiopia.

methodsA cross-sectional study design was conducted with 380 women of reproductive age at Dilla University General Hospital. A systematic sampling method was employed to select the participants for the study. A structured interview administered questionnaire and checklist were used to collect the data. Stata V.14 software was used for cleaning, coding, ensuring completeness and accuracy, and further analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used. Finally, the variables that have a p-value of < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

resultsIn this study, the magnitude of abnormal uterine bleeding was 24.21% (95% CI, 20.14-28.79). History of sexually transmitted disease [AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: (1.33, 4.75)], history of anemia [AOR = 3.92, 95% CI: (1.20, 12.74)]., history of alcohol consumption [AOR = 2.49, 95% CI: (1.22, 5.06)], and perceived stress level [AOR = 1.30, 95% CI: (1.15, 1.69)] were found to be significantly associated with abnormal uterine bleeding.

conclusionsThe magnitude of abnormal uterine bleeding was 24.2% in the study setting. Factors such as a history of sexually transmitted disease, anemia, alcohol consumption, and perceived stress level were identified as significant risk factors for abnormal uterine bleeding. Addressing these factors is crucial for management. Further research and interventions targeting these risks are needed to enhance health outcomes. The study provides valuable insights for future interventions.

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Uterine HemorrhageAdolescentAdultAnemiaCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleGynecologyHospitals, GeneralHospitals, UniversityHumansMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSexually Transmitted DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAbnormal uterine bleedingAssociated factorsMagnitudeReproductive age women

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