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Self-Reported Dysmenorrhea Among Adolescent Girls in the Cape Coast Metropolis: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background and Aims: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynaecological condition among female adolescents and affects students' well-being in Ghana. This study assessed dysmenorrhea prevalence, effects, and coping mechanisms among adolescent girls in Junior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescent girls in three Junior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were employed to obtain data from 198 postmenarchal adolescents aged 10-19 years. The data were analysed via STATA 15.1. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to establish the strength of associations between all significant variables, and the results are reported as crude and adjusted odds ratios. Results: Most adolescents (75.6%, Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea is very prevalent among adolescents in the Cape Coast municipality and adversely affects their social and academic lives. This highlights a significant gap in healthcare access and education, pointing to the need for better public health strategies.
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