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Background. Primary dysmenorrhoea is one of the main reasons for gynaecological consultation. In many studies carried out across the world, it is responsible for a high frequency of school absenteeism and disruption of daily activities. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of primary dysmenorrhoea on the quality of life of schooled female youths in Yaounde, Cameroon. Methods. We carried out a cross-sectional analytic study in 4 secondary and high schools in Yaounde, from October 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. We included consenting participants within the ages of 15 – 24 having menses and collected socio-demographic data, clinical data, therapeutic data and quality of life data with the help of a self-report survey. EuroQol-5 dimensions-5 levels was used to measure quality of life. Odds ratios were determined to assess the association between variables and P-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results. Of the 1978 participants, 1409 had primary dysmenorrhoea (frequency: 71.2 %). Mean age of the participants with primary dysmenorrhoea was 17.5±1.8 years. There was a significant difference between the perceived quality of life of those having primary dysmenorrhoea and those without (t = 17.8; p= 0.000) and we found a significant association between poor quality of life (OR= 3.9; p= 0.002), fair quality of life (OR= 5.4; p= 0.001) and primary dysmenorrhoea. Conclusion. Primary dysmenorrhoea is a very common problem among schooled female youths, and it affects their quality of life negatively.


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Introduction. La dysménorrhée primaire est l'un des principaux motifs de consultation gynécologique. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer l'impact de la dysménorrhée primaire sur la qualité de vie des jeunes filles scolarisées à Yaoundé, Cameroun. Méthodes. Nous avons réalisé une étude analytique transversale dans 4 collèges et lycées de Yaoundé, pendant 8 mois. Les participantes consentantes âgées de 15 à 24 ans ayant des menstruations ont été incluses. Nous avons recueilli des données sociodémographiques, cliniques, thérapeutiques et des données sur la qualité de vie à l'aide d'une enquête d'auto-évaluation. L'EuroQol-5 dimensions -5 niveaux a été utilisé pour mesurer la qualité de vie. Les rapports de cotes ont été déterminés pour évaluer l'association entre les variables et une valeur P <0,05 a été considérée comme significative. Résultats. Parmi les 1978 participantes, 1409 avaient une dysménorrhée primaire (71,2 %). L'âge moyen des participantes souffrant de dysménorrhée primaire était de 17,5±1,8 ans. Il y avait une différence significative entre la qualité de vie perçue par les personnes souffrant de dysménorrhée primaire et celles qui n'en souffraient pas (t = 17.8 ; p= 0.000) et nous avons trouvé une association significative entre une mauvaise qualité de vie (OR= 3.9 ; p= 0.002), une qualité de vie moyenne (OR= 5.4 ; p= 0.001) et la dysménorrhée primaire. Conclusion. La dysménorrhée primaire est un problème très fréquent chez les jeunes filles scolarisées et elle affecte négativement leur qualité de vie.


 

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Primary dysmenorrhoea; quality of life; schooled; Yaounde

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Mboua Batoum VS, Ngo Dingom M, Essiben F, Mol Henri-Leonard, Njiki Tedonlefack Samira, Metogo Ntsama J, Nsahlai C, Meka Ngo Um E, & Essi MJ. (2023). Impact of Primary Dysmenorrhoea on the Quality of Life of Schooled Female Youths in Yaounde, Cameroon. HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISEASE, 24(2). https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v24i2.4223
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