Exploring dysmenorrhoea and menstrual experiences among Lebanese female adolescents.

摘要: Data on menstrual experiences and their impact quality of life among women in developing countries are scant. The aim this study was to assess the prevalence dysmenorrhoea adolescent girls Sidon city suburbs, Lebanon, explore its possible relationship with experience. In a cross-sectional design, 389 post-menarcheal schoolgirls aged 13-19 years were selected using cluster random sampling method. Of these 161 (41.4%) regularly or sometimes absent from school due problems 289 (74.3%) experienced dysmenorrhoea. Nevertheless only 7.3% had consulted physician about Three-quarters young (75.2%) scores indicating negative experience based Menstrual Experience Behavior Questionnaire. Significant predictors experience, younger age girl, longer duration bleeding cycle length. Better reproductive health educational programmes focusing menstruation needed for female adolescents.