Problems associated with menstruation among medical students: a cross sectional study

Background: Medical students are at high risk for developing menstrual irregularities due to their lifestyle, food pattern and exercise habits. Also, majority of the menstrual disorders are preventable by changing better lifestyle, early diagnosis and treatment. Hence this study was conducted with the objective of addressing the menstrual disorders and associated problems among the medical students.Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted by the department of obstetrics and gynaecology, at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, among the first, second- and third-year female students who are doing their MBBS course in the same institute, during the month of December 2019. A total of hundred students were included in the study. Data was collected using a proforma and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.Results: Menstrual cycle periodicity was irregular among 17% of participants. Dysmenorrhoea, mid cycle pain, heavy menstrual bleeding was noted among 27%, 19% and 11% respectively. Also 10% of students reported sickness absenteeism due to menstrual disorders.Conclusions: Adolescent students should be educated on the importance of physical and mental health in terms of healthy food habits and regular physical exercise to overcome the menstrual disorders and to enjoy healthy reproductive period.

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Awareness and prevalence on computer vision syndrome among medical students: A cross-sectional study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v12i9.37247 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 44-48

Author(s):

Sughandha Garg ◽

Debayan Mallik ◽

Arun Kumar ◽

Rajasri Chunder ◽

Ajay Bhagoliwal

Keyword(s):

Computer Vision ◽

Medical Students ◽

Computer Use ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Computer Work ◽

Sectional Study ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Computer Vision Syndrome

Background: Computers have significantly impacted cognitive, social, physical and various other aspects of the modern daily lives of computer users, especially among internet users. Our life is inseparable from the internet, e.g., chatting, online shopping, gaming, video conferencing, and emailing. In the modern day, nearly every job is done sitting in front of a computer. Majority of the day is spent on the computer either working or for recreational purposes. Consequently, the effects of computer use on eyes and vision has increased too. This study will review the factors relating to eye and vision problems amongst students and its association with computer work and provide recommendations for preventing or reducing their development. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the current study was to estimate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome, its knowledge and application among medical students. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, which was carried out amongst the MBBS students (1st, 2nd and 3rd year) of Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Kanpur, India. The data was collected between January 2017 to March 2017. Students who gave their consent were taken up for the study. A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: A total of 214 medical students participated and majority of them were below 22 years of age. The prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome was found to be 83% [95% CI = 67.9% - 91.6%]. More than 70% students spend up to 4 hours in front of computer. Roughly 40% knowledge of Computer Vision Syndrome, but only 10% took any measures to prevent the disease. And those who had symptoms experience them within 2-3 hours of computer use. Majority of them complained of having watery eyes and blurred vision. Conclusion: A significant proportion of students do manifests Computer Vision Syndrome and denotes that the health of the people working on the computers should be emphasized as a field of concern in public health. These are young kids and having this syndrome so early in life will have a detrimental effect on their health in future. Hence the stakeholders involved, needs to be sensitized regarding the importance of the regular eye and health check-ups and proper rest to the eyes. Further research is recommended to know the depth of the problem as it has the potential to become a modern-day pandemic.

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A cross sectional study to determine the sleep pattern and impact of sleep deprivation on the health and academics of medical students of BMCRI, Bengaluru

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174241 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 3731

Author(s):

Kavya M. Alalageri ◽

Shobha . ◽

Ranganath Timmanahalli Sobagaih

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sleep Pattern ◽

School Level ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Late Night ◽

Eyes Closed

Background: Sleep is a state of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive, eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed and consciousness practically suspended. Lack of sleep has been linked to emotional and physical health effects. Hence this study is proposed to know the sleep pattern and its effects on health and academics of medical students. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from June to September 2015 on 200 medical students by convenient sampling using pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was given to them. Data was entered in excel sheet and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Mean age of students was 20.65±0.56 SD, 68.5% of the students have normal sleep duration hours. 31.5% of them had abnormal sleep, of which 38.09% and 61.91% of them are affected in health and academics respectively. 35% of students watch television/late night movies and hinder their sleep which depicts the younger generation is much attracted towards browsing at night times which affect their sleep pattern. 34.86% of sleep deprived students went for depression followed by agitation which affected their daily routine at a significant level. Conclusions: Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. Deprivation of sleep can affect day-today activities. Knowledge about sleep hygiene should be taught from school level itself.

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Assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice of contraception: a cross- sectional study among patients in a semi-urban tertiary hospital

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20170412 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 720

Author(s):

Mukta Agarwal ◽

Sutapan Samanta ◽

Divendu Bhusan ◽

Monika Anant

Keyword(s):

Unwanted Pregnancy ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Study Population

Background: Unregulated fertility not only disrupts the health of women and child but also disrupts the economy of society and nation. To gain the knowledge about awareness and contraceptive practices in women living in semi-urban area, a cross-sectional study was conducted over one year to evaluate the awareness, acceptance and prevalence of contraceptive methods and various factors affecting the contraceptive usage.Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted in outpatient department of obstetrics and gynaecology, in a tertiary medical college hospital. The study constituted 300 subjects. It was an interview based study. Data were collected on age, parity, literacy level, residence, knowledge about various contraception, women practicing contraception and reasons for non-use of contraceptives.Results: A total of 300 women in the age group between 18-45 years were studied. It was observed that most of the women belong to the age group of 25 to 34 years (45.33%). 70% belong to rural population. only 20% were para 2 or less.35.33% of the study population were illiterate and 21.67% had education above secondary level. 290 (96.67%) women were aware of one or multiple methods of contraception however, 126 (42%) women accepted the contraceptive practices. Of 300 women, 94 (31.33%) followed permanent methods of contraception. 66% of the study population had experienced unwanted pregnancy and among them 44% pregnancies were aborted. Number of women practicing contraception was very low, i.e. 42% and the main reason of nonpractice of contraception was family pressure mainly in laws, husband gender bias, physical abuse, etc.Conclusions: It was noted that though knowledge of at least one method of contraception was wide among the women but still actual practice was very low. More programs are required to combat the influence of various factors on contraception usage, and emphasizing on the positive effects of the use of contraception.

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among medical college students, Bengaluru

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181692 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 1881 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kishore S. Gudegowda ◽

Subathra Vengatesan ◽

Ranganath T. Sobagiah

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. Stress is the major factor which contributes to obesity. Medical education is highly stressful. Even though medical students should be extra conscious about overweight and obesity, its prevalence was found out to be high among them. So this study was done with the aim to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the Medical College students and also to assess the factors influencing it.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among second and third year medical students of Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, from July- September 2014. Informed written consent was obtained from the study participants after explaining the purpose of study. Out of 494 students, 424 had willingly participated in the study. Data was collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured, self administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were taken. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity were 14.6% and 11.3%. Overweight and obesity were more observed in boys (9.7%, 6.8%) than girls (5%, 4.5%). 25.9% girls & 11.1% boys were considered to have central obesity. 74.5% overweight/obese often feel stress at time of exams and 56.0% among them eat more during exams.Conclusions: The prevalence was found to be high among medical college students which were contributed by various factors. This can be reduced by modifying their diet, engaging in regular physical activity.

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