Menstrual Problems and Lifestyle among Spanish University Women
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Fernández Martínez, Elia; Amezcua Prieto, María Del Carmen; Martínez Ruiz, Virginia Ana; Martín Peláez, SandraEditorial
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Menstrual disorders Diet Lifestyles University students
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2020Referencia bibliográfica
Fernández-Martínez E, Fernández-Villa T, Amezcua-Prieto C, Suárez-Varela MM, Mateos-Campos R, Ayán-Pérez C, Molina de la Torre AJ, Ortíz-Moncada R, Almaraz A, Blázquez Abellán G, Delgado-Rodríguez M, Alonso-Molero J, Martínez-Ruíz V, Llopis-Morales A, Valero Juan LF, Cancela Carral JM, Martín-Peláez S, Alguacil J. Menstrual Problems and Lifestyle among Spanish University Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(20):7425.[https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17207425]
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National Drug Plan, Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality of Spain 2010\145 2013\034; Instituto de Salud Carlos III PI16/01947Resumen
Menstrual problems affect many young women worldwide, conditioning both their
academic performance and quality of life. This study sought to analyse the prevalence of menstrual
problems and their possible relationship with lifestyle among Spanish university women, as part of a
research project (UniHcos Project) involving a cohort of 11 Spanish universities with 7208 university
students. A descriptive analysis was performed using the bivariate chi-square test and the Student’s
t-test together with a binary logistic regression, in which the dependent variable was ‘suffering from
menstrual problems’. Menstrual problems were identified in 23.8% of the students, representing
women who paid more visits to the doctor and to emergency rooms, and who consumed more
painkillers and contraceptives. In relation to dietary preferences, menstrual problems were 1.39 (CI 95% 1.22–1.61; p = 0.000) times more likely among women classified as high-risk alcohol users
according to the AUDIT questionnaire, and 1.187 (CI 95% 1.029–1.370; p = 0.019) times greater among
those who consumed sweets daily, 1.592 (CI 95% 1.113–2.276; p = 0.011) times more frequent among
those who eat fish daily, and 1.199 (CI 95% 1.004–1.432; p = 0.045) times greater among those who
were dieting. Menstrual problems affect many college students and potentially modifiable lifestyle
variables exist which may influence their prevalence. It would be interesting to develop programmes
to promote women’s health in the university context.