A cross sectional study to assess the determinants of early menarche in school going population in catchment area of UHTC of tertiary health care facility in Raigad district
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: To study the mean age at menarche and factors influencing onset of menarche. Materials and Methodology: A Cross-sectional study among female students between 10 to 16 years of age of a Higher Secondary School in catchment area of UHTC. Pre-designed and tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Anthropometric measures recorded and BMI calculated. Results: Out of total sample size of 197, 129(65%) had got the menses. Mean age of menarche was found as 12.4years. Smart phone use also resulted in early menarche among the study population. Conclusion: Apart from genetics, other factors like socioeconomic, nutritional habits, exercise, use of smart phones also influence menarche. Health educational session at schools should stress on modifiable factors for better health implications.
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Shaba Chinnu Thomas, Pradeep Sawardekar, Madhavi Mankar, Seema Anjenaya, Rishikesh Wadke, Kishore Raut, Rupali Gujar
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