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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 43, 2022 - Issue 3
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A cross-sectional study on prevalence of menstrual problems, lifestyle, mental health, and PCOS awareness among rural and urban population of Punjab, India

Priya Sharmaa Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3018-1637
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Mandeep Kaurb Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University, Patiala, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8621-7283
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Sachin Kumarc Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, IndiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6883-7788
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Preeti Khetarpala Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 349-358 | Received 02 Jul 2021, Accepted 04 Aug 2021, Published online: 27 Aug 2021
 
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Abstract

Introduction

Menstrual cycle gets affected by various modifiable risk factors. To assess prevalence of various types of menstrual problems, lifestyle and mental health status, identification of variables as predictors for menstrual problems and level of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness among rural and urban population of Punjab, the present study has been carried out.

Methods

The study was conducted from November 2019 to July 2020 in the Malwa region of Punjab, India, with 2673 participants (15–25 years). Epidemiological information was collected using predesigned questionnaire along with depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21) score mental health assessment tool. MS-Excel (2019) and IBM SPSS 18.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL) was used for statistical analysis.

Results

The overall prevalence of different menstrual problems was 60.61%, with dysmenorrhea (50.64%) being most common problem. Body mass index (BMI), menarche age, physical activity, and mental health status are significant (p < 0.05) predictors of menstrual problem both in rural and urban population. Overall, only 3.30% subjects were aware about PCOS.

Conclusion

Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual problem, both in rural and urban population. BMI, sedentary lifestyle, electronic gadgets usage, and mental health are associated with menstrual problems. Low awareness on PCOS indicates need to create awareness as the condition can be easily managed with early intervention.

Correction Statement

This article has been corrected with minor changes. These changes do not impact the academic content of the article.

Acknowledgments

The authors thank financial support for this work by ICMR New Delhi [54/08/2019/HUM-BMS, Project id 2019-1384]. DST-FIST support (SR/FST/LS-I/2017/49-C) to the Department of Human Genetics & Molecular Medicine is acknowledged.

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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