The Prevalence and Educational Impact of Pelvic and Menstrual Pain in Australia: A National Online Survey of 4202 Young Women Aged 13-25 Years.
Absenteeism
Dysmenorrhea
Education
Pelvic pain
Presenteeism
Journal
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
ISSN: 1873-4332
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9610774
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2020
Oct 2020
Historique:
received:
13
02
2020
revised:
21
04
2020
accepted:
08
06
2020
pubmed:
17
6
2020
medline:
17
12
2020
entrez:
17
6
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To explore the prevalence and impact of dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain and menstrual symptoms on young women at school or in tertiary education. Cross-sectional online survey in Australia. A total of 4202 adolescent and young women (13-25 years of age; median age 17 years), having reached menarche, living in Australia and currently attending school (n = 2421) or tertiary education (n = 1781). Online survey hosted by Qualtrics between November 2017 to January 2018. Data were collected on sociodemographic data, menstrual cycle characteristics, dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and educational and social impact. Information on menstrual and pelvic pain impact, academic absenteeism and presenteeism, impact on non-academic activities and interactions with teaching staff. Dysmenorrhea was reported by 92% of respondents. Dysmenorrhea was moderate (median 6.0 on a 0-10 numeric rating scale) and pain severity stayed relatively constant with age [r
Identifiants
pubmed: 32544516
pii: S1083-3188(20)30244-8
doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.06.007
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
511-518Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.