Table 1 Demographic and menstrual characteristics of the students who participated in the study
Variable | Frequency (N = 219) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
Less than 18 | 1 | 0.5 |
18–20 | 102 | 46.6 |
21–23 | 114 | 52.1 |
24 and above | 2 | 0.9 |
Year of study | ||
Year 1 | 61 | 27.9 |
Year 2 | 46 | 21.0 |
Year 3 | 69 | 31.5 |
Year 4 | 43 | 19.6 |
Mean age at menarche (SD) | 11.9 (1.2) | |
Regularity of menses | ||
Regular | 178 | 81.3 |
Irregular | 41 | 18.7 |
Length of menstrual cycle (days) | ||
Irregular | 19 | 8.7 |
Less than 20 | 21 | 9.6 |
21–35 | 170 | 77.6 |
More than 35 | 9 | 4.1 |
Duration of menstruation (days) | ||
Less than 5 | 1 | 0.5 |
5–7 | 121 | 55.3 |
8 and above | 96 | 43.8 |
Menstrual flow | ||
Scanty | 39 | 17.8 |
Normal | 160 | 73.1 |
Heavy | 20 | 9.1 |
Family history | ||
Yes | 111 | 50.7 |
No | 108 | 49.3 |