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To evaluate the prevalence of menstrual disorders and determine their association with perceived stress levels among female healthcare students.

August 20, 2026Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NUOpen Access

When Stress Disrupts the Cycle: Menstrual Health Challenges among Female Healthcare Students

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To evaluate the prevalence of menstrual disorders and determine their association with perceived stress levels among female healthcare students.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among 786 female healthcare students aged 18–25 years in Mangalore, India, using purposive sampling.
Measured stress using the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and gathered menstrual history through a structured questionnaire.
Evaluated relationships using descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank correlation, and multiple linear regression modeling.
Menstrual issues were highly prevalent, with 74.1% of participants reporting dysmenorrhea affecting daily routines, 42.7% experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding, and 87.4% reporting psychological symptoms such as anxiety or mood changes.
High perceived stress affected 85.5% of students and exhibited a statistically significant positive correlation with menstrual problems (ρ = 0.161, p < 0.001).
Multiple regression analysis established age, body mass index (BMI), and difficulty attending classes during menstruation as significant predictors of perceived stress.

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Cross-sectional study finds high rates of menstrual dysfunction and perceived stress in female healthcare students, highlighting the need for institutional wellness support.

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Dsouza et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b56c8a91293e6a1cccce https://doi.org/10.25259/jhasnu_114_2026

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Cross-sectional study finds high rates of menstrual dysfunction and perceived stress in female healthcare students, highlighting the need for institutional wellness support.

When Stress Disrupts the Cycle: Menstrual Health Challenges among Female Healthcare Students

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