Prevalence of Menstrual Disorders Among Undergraduates in University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria.
Student: Joan Moses Markson (Project, 2025)
Department of Physiology
University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Abstract
Title: Prevalence of Menstrual Disorders among Female Undergraduates in University of Uyo
Background: Menstrual disorders are a common health issue among females of reproductive age, affecting their quality of life and academic performance.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of menstrual disorders among female undergraduates in University of Uyo.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 209 female undergraduates selected using stratified random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic information, menstrual history, and symptoms of menstrual disorders.
Conclusion: Menstrual disorders are highly prevalent among female undergraduates in University of Uyo, affecting their academic performance and quality of life. There is a need for increased awareness, education, and healthcare services to address this issue.
Keywords: Menstrual disorders, prevalence, female undergraduates, University of Uyo.
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- Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State 1
- Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State. (affl To Oau, Ile-Ife) 68
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State 101
- Air Force Institute of Technology (Degree), Kaduna, Kaduna State 11
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna State 2
- Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State 6
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State 53
- Akwa Ibom State College of Edu, Afaha-Nsit (Affl To Uni Uyo), Akwa Ibom State 2
- AKWA-IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC (IEI), IKOT-OSURUA, AKWA IBOM STATE 41
- Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua, Akwa Ibom State 32