Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Research Article
Primary Dysmenorrhea in the Schools of Parakou: Prevalence, Impact and Therapeutic Approach
Author(s): Sidi I, Hounkpatin B, Obossou AAA, Salifou K, Vodouhe M, Denakpo J and Perrin R
Sidi I, Hounkpatin B, Obossou AAA, Salifou K, Vodouhe M, Denakpo J and Perrin R
Objective: Assess prevalence, associated factors, impact of primary dysmenorrhea and therapeutic approach available for Parakou high schools facing primary dysmenorrhea.
Method: It is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study carried out through a survey from 25 May to 30 August, 2014 among 425 girl students from public high schools in the town of Parakou. Probabilistic sampling served as research tool and information was collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
Findings: Prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea was 78.35% with 95% CI [74.07% – 82.11%]. It was light in 33.3% of the cases; moderate in 37.8% and severe in 28.8%. Irritability and fatigue were the most associated signs respectively in 60.1% and 51.6% of the cases. Dysmenorrhea was significantly associated with adolescents’ age.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000376