Table 4 Problems faced by respondents during menstruation
Questions | N = 923 | % |
|---|---|---|
Do you have any problems associated with menstruation? | ||
 Headache | 59 | 6.4 |
 Vomiting | 44 | 4.8 |
 Weakness | 230 | 24.9 |
 Anorexia | 8 | 0.9 |
 Abdominal pain | 266 | 28.8 |
 Back pain | 286 | 31.0 |
 Others | 30 | 3.3 |
Have you missed school because of menarche? | ||
 Yes | 355 | 38.5 |
 No | 568 | 61.5 |
Do you ever miss other activities (sports, games, social gatherings, etc.) during menstruation? | ||
 Not at all | 242 | 26.2 |
 Sometimes | 491 | 53.2 |
 Rarely | 85 | 9.2 |
 Always | 105 | 11.4 |
Do you avoid certain foods during menstruation? | ||
 Yes | 479 | 51.9 |
 No | 444 | 48.1 |
Do you think there is foul smell during menstruation? | ||
 Yes | 647 | 70.1 |
 No | 276 | 29.9 |