scholarly journals Self-medication for dysmenorrhea among Serbian medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1058-1066
Author(s):  
Mia Manojlović ◽  
Ana Tomas ◽  
Milica Paut-Kusturica ◽  
Veljko Ćućuz ◽  
Ivor Kolarski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University ◽  
Homeopathic Remedies

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common disorder in women, with a significant impact on quality of life. Aim: The objective of this academic study was to investigate the severity of dysmenorrhea in female students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, to estimate the self-medication prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea, to identify the most commonly used conventional, herbal, homeopathic remedies and manner of their usage, as well as non-pharmacological measures in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Material and Methods: This study was performed on a random sample of 100 respondents from different departments of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, from December 1st to December 15th, 2016. The data were obtained by using a standardized questionnaire. Results: The sample included 59 female medical students and 41 female students of the other study groups. Most of the respondents had medium expressed symptoms due to dysmenorrhea (48.0%). The most common symptoms were cramps and pain in the lower abdomen, anxiety, and appetite changes. 11% of respondents were absent from classes at the university minimum one day of each menstrual cycle, because of dysmenorrhea. 66% of respondents used drugs due to symptoms of dysmenorrhea. The most commonly used group of drugs were non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (75.76%), primarily ibuprofen (53.03%), and diclofenac (10.61%). Self-medication prevalence was 48.48%. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, dysmenorrhea symptoms significantly impact the quality of life.

scholarly journals Assessment of Primary Dysmenorrhea and Its Effect on the Quality of Life among Female Students at University of Babylon

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainab Abdulameer Abdulrasol
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a painful menstrual flow in the absence of any pelvic pathology where pain is spasmodic in character and felt mostly in the lower abdominal area. PD considered as common problem in females at reproductive age, it’s directly affects the quality of life (QoL). The main objective of this study is to find out the relationship between PD and QoL of among female students. Descriptive correlational study design carried out on (145) female students, purposive sampling, and their ages between (18–25) years, participants were selected from four faculties at the University of Babylon. Numeric rating pain scale (11-point scale) was used for assessing pain intensity, QoL has been assessed by the SF-36 health survey (SF-36). Data have been collected by using a structured interview as method of data collection and using questionnaire as study tool. Data were processed and analyzed by using SPSS version (25). The findings of the present study revealed that (62.1%) of respondents reported as severe primary dysmenorrhea. The greatest proportion of female students with fair QoL and (17.9%) with poor QoL. The study’s finding finds out a negative significant correlation between PD intensity and overall QoL scale at P ≤ 0.05 (r = − 0.642, P = 0.000).

scholarly journals Hormonal contraception: Habits and awareness female students of the University of Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 290-296
Author(s):  
Vesna Mijatovic ◽  
Isidora Samojlik ◽  
Stojan Petkovic ◽  
Olga Horvat ◽  
Zdenko Tomic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Introduction. Despite a large number of modern contraceptive methods available in the market today, numerous studies have shown insufficient awareness of young women about these forms for birth control. The aim of this study was to compare characteristics of common use of contraceptives as well as the awareness of hormonal contraception among female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. Materials and Methods. In the study which was conducted in 2012 240 female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences participated. The average age of students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences was 24.06 ? 3.24 and 22.72 ? 0.90 years, respectively. They completed an anonymous questionnaire, which consisted of three parts. The first part comprised general questions, the second part included characteristics of the sexual life of students and their contraceptive habits, while in the third part students were asked to evaluate the accuracy of statements about hormonal contraception. The obtained data were statistically processed by using appropriate methods. Results. The average age when the students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences had the first sexual intercourse was 18.74 ? 2.61 and 18.75 ? 2.59, respectively. One third of students from both faculties (30.91% from the Faculty of Medicine and 35% from the Faculty of Technical Sciences) had only one sexual partner. Modern contraception was used by 83.64% of the medical students and by 80% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Contraception was used regularly by 54.54% of the medical students and 43% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The most frequently applied contraceptive method was condom (90% of the medical students and 93% of the Faculty of Technical Sciences students, respectively). Oral contraceptives were used by 24.54% of the medical students and 11% of those form the Faculty of Technical Sciences. There was a statistically significant difference in the knowledge level between the two groups since the medical students gave quantitatively higher range of expected responses than the students from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Conclusion. It is necessary to increase the availability of adequate information on various types of contraception to student population in Vojvodina.

scholarly journals Quality of life and its Relationship to Studying Motivation among Koya University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-334
Author(s):  
Paiz Khalid Sabir ◽  
Khalid Ismail Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Acceptable Level ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method

The purpose of this study is to find out the level of the quality of life according to its dimensions, and constructing the measurement of the studying motivation, to display the levels of studying motivation from the part of the university students. The paper tries to find the relationship between quality of life and studying motivation and figure out the presupposition of studying motivation through the quality of life. The relevant descriptive method was adopted in the study. The population of the study is made up of (3466) students. The sample of the study for the first setting was of (465) students, the second setting was of (550) male and female students, they are selected in a random clustered way.  For collecting information, the researchers used two measures: the quality of life is taken and the measures of studying motivation is constructed, the results turned out that the quality of life of students is at an acceptable level. For constructing the measures of studying motivation, the analysis of principles of used dimensions, divided the measurement into three dimensions, it turned out that the studying motivation is at an acceptable level. There are statistical positive evidences for the relation between quality of life and studying motivation. It turned out that quality of life presupposes a remarkable self-dimension in studying motivation. Finally, the researcher in the light of the results, offered some recommendations and suggestions.

Determination of the Quality of Life in Medicine Students of Medical University of Zanjan (Iran) in Second Half of 2006

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. Shabani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Native Students ◽  
Married Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Medical University

Aims:This study was done to determine the quality of life in medicine students according to the sex, residence, being native, marital status, being scholar, entrance share to the university, educational level and entrance year to the university in the second half of 2006.Method:It is a descriptive study that was done among medicine students of Zanjan"s medical university. Necessary data were extracted by distribution of QLQ questionnaire among the students. In this study, sample volume was 200 cases and sampling method was total sampling. The data were analyzed with SPSS statistical software.Results:In this research 200 medicine students, whose, entrance year to the university was 1999-2006, were studied. The highest quality of life was seen in students entered to the university in 2004 (105.1), married students (104.67), students in basic science level (99.7), scholar students (98.81), students residing outside of dormitory (96.95 (female students (94.81), students with free entrance share (93.35), and non-native students, respectively.Discussion and conclusion:According, to the analyzed data, the quality of life in medicine students of Zanjan medical university was in ‘intermediate level (93.19). The mean of quality of life in married students (104.67), scholar students (98.81) students residing outside of dormitory (96.95), female students (94.82), students with free entrance share (93.35) and non-native students was more than mean of other students. The most and least mean of score in scale fragments of QLQ questionnaire were related to the body health and parent - child relations, respectively.

scholarly journals Level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in the population of female students at the University of Novi Sad

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Svetlana Nikolic ◽  
Aleksandra Kapamadzija
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Simultaneous Treatment ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Introduction. The reason for extremely high incidence of sexually transmitted infections is the lack of necessary knowledge about the mode of transmission and protection measures. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in the population of female students of the University of Novi Sad. Material and methods. The study included 397 female students at the University of Novi Sad from different faculties. A questionnaire was designed for the purpose of this research. Results and discussion. Students from all faculties (55.7-66.7%), with the exception of the medical students, believe that the use of condoms is the safest way of protection from sexually transmitted infections. The medical students showed a different attitude and opinion on the use of condoms and avoidance of multiple sexual partners, which are important measures in the prevention of these diseases (38. 8%). The fact that some sexually transmitted infections caused by viruses are associated with the malignancy of the cervix was recognized by 74.81% of students. The fact that the main therapeutic approach for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is the simultaneous treatment of both partners was known by 81.86% of female students. As it is known, sexually transmitted infections may not always be symptomatic, which is an opinion held by 73.55% of students. Conclusion. Results obtained in this study indicate the need for implementation of educational activities about sexually transmitted infections, which would enable the preservation and promotion of reproductive health of young people.

Relationship between psychological distress, quality of life and resilience among medical and non-medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Noreen ◽  
Nazia Iqbal ◽  
Bushra Hassan ◽  
Syeda Ayat-e-Zainab Ali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Negative Predictor ◽  
Positive Effect

Objective: Medical students are more vulnerable to greater psychological distress and lower quality of life in comparison to non-medical students. However, the resilience among such students can enable them to deal with psychological distress and thus has positive effect on quality of life.  This study aimed to identify the associations between psychological distress, resilience and quality of life among medical and non-medical students Methods: A sample of (N=300) Male medical students (n=75) and Female medical students (n=75) Male non-medical students (n=75) and Female non-medical students (n=75) taken from different medical and non-medical colleges or Universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Results: Findings revealed that psychological resilience was a positive predictor of quality of life (b =.30***) whereas psychological distress served as a negative predictor of quality of life (b=-.54***). Medical students were significantly higher on psychological distress (M= 26.81, SD= 7.44, p=.001), whereas non-medical students were found higher on quality of life (M= 91.71, SD = 10.51, p=.001) and resilience (M= 20.52, SD = 3.35, p=.001). Interestingly female students were found higher on Quality of Life (M=89.38, SD=16.28) and male students were found higher on Psychological Distress (M=25.36, SD=6.02, p=.002). Furthermore, male medical and female students were higher on psychological distress and lower on resilience and quality of life. Conclusion: This study calls for implications to develop intervention strategies to deal psychological distress and one such strategy is to promote resilience to improve quality of life among students in general and among medical students in particular. Continuous...

scholarly journals The Prevalence, Management and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on Medical Students’ Lives—A Multicenter Study

Healthcare ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Romina-Marina Sima ◽  
Mihaela Sulea ◽  
Julia Caroline Radosa ◽  
Sebastian Findeklee ◽  
Bashar Haj Hamoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Menstrual Period ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
University Courses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
As If

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is defined as the presence of painful menstruation, and it affects daily activities in different ways. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence and management of dysmenorrhea and to determine the impact of dysmenorrhea on the quality of life of medical students. Material and methods: The study conducted was prospective, analytical and observational and was performed between 7 November 2019 and 30 January 2020 in five university centers from Romania. The data was collected using an original questionnaire regarding menstrual cycles and dysmenorrhea. The information about relationships with family or friends, couples’ relationships and university activity helped to assess the effects of dysmenorrhea on quality of life. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The study comprised 1720 students in total. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 78.4%. During their menstrual period, most female students felt more agitated or nervous (72.7%), more tired (66.9%), as if they had less energy for daily activities (75.9%) and highly stressed (57.9%), with a normal diet being difficult to achieve (30.0%). University courses (49.4%), social life (34.5%), couples’ relationships (29.6%), as well as relationships with family (21.4%) and friends (15.4%) were also affected, depending on the duration and intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea has a high prevalence among medical students and could affect the quality of life of students in several ways. During their menstrual period, most female students feel as if they have less energy for daily activities and exhibit a higher level of stress. The intensity of the symptoms varies considerably and, with it, the degree of discomfort it creates. Most student use both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to reduce pain (75.7%). University courses, social life, couples’ relationships, as well as relationships with family and friends are affected, depending on the duration and intensity of the pain.

scholarly journals Some, but not all of the premenstrual syndrome symptoms affect the medical exam scores in medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filiz Bilir ◽  
Ramazan Akdemir ◽  
Cemil Bilir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
School Success ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Exam Scores ◽  
One Year

Objectives: This research aims to identify the effects of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms on the school exam scores in medical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed at Sakarya University School of Medicine The study included medical students who were in the first, second, and third year of class. In this study, there were 193 male and 100 female students. The study investigated how PMS symptoms affected medical student’s exam scores and school success. All exam scores were recorded during the two-consecutive semester so duration of study was one year. Results: There were 100 female students, and they had five different committee exams for one year. Female student’s exam scores were significantly higher for four committees and an average score of all year. The mean age of female students was 19.9 ±1.5. Acne, nausea/vomiting, sleeping, abdominal bloating, and prurience change had significantly different exam scores compared to the group without these symptoms. Students with acne had substantially higher exam scores than without acne; inversely, the other four symptoms negatively affected exam scores. Conclusion: Some of the PMS symptoms can be more annoying and should change the quality of life more than the other symptoms, so we should define these symptoms to improve our student’s quality of life and school success. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.4.3931 How to cite this:Bilir F, Akdemir R, Bilir C. Some, but not all of the premenstrual syndrome symptoms affect the medical exam scores in medical students. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(4):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.4.3931 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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