Ā | Urban | Rural | Ā |
---|---|---|---|
Dhaka (nā=ā778) | Nabiganj (nā=ā820) | Ā | |
Characteristic | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | P-value |
Experiences of menstrual- problems (last 12Ā months) | 50% (46.5-53.5) | 47% (43.6-50.4) | Ā |
Ā§Types of menstrual problems experienced | (nā=ā390) | (nā=ā382) | Ā |
Lower abdominal pain | 22% (17.9-26.1) | 28% (23.5-32.5) | * |
Pain in the back | 52% (47.0-57.0) | 54% (49.0-59.0) | Ā |
Excessive bleeding | 6% (3.6-8.4) | 13% (9.6-16.4) | *** |
Irregular menstruation | 6% (3.4-8.4) | 9% (6.1-11.9) | Ā |
Nausea, headache, vertigo and weakness | 32% (27.4-36.6) | 43% (38.0-48.0) | ** |
Proportion of adolescents who received treatment | 13% (9.7-16.3) | 27% (22.5-31.5) | *** |
Ā§Types of healthcare providers consulted for treatment of menstrual problems | (nā=ā52) | (nā=ā102) | Ā |
Qualified physician | 40% (26.7-53.3) | 39% (29.5-48.5) | Ā |
Nurse/Family Welfare Visitor/Health Worker/Family Welfare Assistant | 6% (-0.5-12.5) | 2% (-0.7-4.7) | Ā |
Indigenous practitioners | 17% (6.8-27.2) | 33% (23.9-42.1) | * |
Village doctor | 19% (8.3-29.7) | 19% (11.4-26.6) | Ā |
Pharmacy | 17% (6.8-27.2) | 7% (2.0-12.0) | * |