Journal of Women's Health Care
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

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• Research Article   
  Dysmenorrhea and its Effects among Female Students at Health Colleges in Najran University, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
  Author(s): Majed Saeed Alshahrani*
  
  Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is referred as to pain during menstruation and is the most common menstrual disorder among women who present to clinicians. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its effects on the quality of life of female students at health colleges in Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at Najran University. The participants were students at health colleges in Najran, Saudi Arabia. Data were collect using a self-administered questionnaire designed for this study. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Result: A total of 194 students responded. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 93.3%, with 136 students (70.1%) reporting regular cycles and 158 (81.4%).. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0420.20.9.484

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