Assessment of prevalence and factors affecting Mastalgia among early reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey.

Autor: Siddique AB; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. abubakkarsamrat1010@gmail.com.; Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. abubakkarsamrat1010@gmail.com., Nath SD; Army Medical College Jashore, Jashore, 7403, Bangladesh.; Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science & Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh., Mubarak M; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh., Akter A; Department of Agriculture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Gopalganj, Dhaka, 8100, Bangladesh., Mehrin S; Department of Political Studies, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh., Hkatun MJ; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh., Liza AP; Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh., Islam MS; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh., Amin MZ; Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science & Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh., Ferdous MZ; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: BMC public health [BMC Public Health] 2023 Nov 17; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 2269. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 17.
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17173-7
Abstrakt: Background: Mastalgia, or breast pain, is a prevalent and distressing condition experienced by women, impacting their daily lives and causing complications. It is common among women of reproductive age, with associations found with premenstrual syndrome, fibrocystic breast disease, psychological distress, and, in rare cases, breast cancer. While Western societies have high frequencies of Mastalgia, it is less diagnosed in Asian cultures including Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with Mastalgia among early reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, and data were collected from different regions of the country. A convenience sampling method was used to take 1,214 participants for the study. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to ascertain factors that were significantly associated with Mastalgia. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software 26 version.
Results: All the participants were female (mean age: 22.87 ± 2.64 years; age ranges: 18-35 years). The prevalence of Mastalgia was found to be 35.5%. The study was conducted using a self-reported semi-structured questionnaire. Participants with a higher education level and higher income were more likely to experience Mastalgia. A family history of breast cancer and severe abdominal pain during menstruation were also identified as associated factors for Mastalgia (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: This study enhances our understanding of Mastalgia in Bangladesh, offering insights for healthcare and policy. Further research is required to uncover its root causes and develop effective interventions. The study highlights the prevalence of mastalgia and its related factors, emphasizing the necessity for increased awareness and support for affected women.
(© 2023. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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