Publications by Manaal Khalid

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Severity and relation of primary dysmenorrhea and body mass index in undergraduate students of Karachi: A cross sectional survey.

Manaal Khalid Tanzil Jamali Usman Ghani Tooba Shahid Tooba Ahmed

J Pak Med Assoc

July 2020

Objective: To determine the frequency of primary dysmenorrhea and its association with body mass index in female students.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March, 2018, in two districts of Karachi, and comprised female undergraduate students aged 15-25 years who had reached menarche at an appropriate age. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess dysmenorrhea while Seca scale was used for nutritional status.

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- Manaal Khalid's research focuses on the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea and body mass index (BMI) among female undergraduate students in Karachi, emphasizing the frequency and severity of menstrual pain in relation to body weight.
- The study, conducted through a cross-sectional survey, utilized a semi-structured questionnaire and a Seca scale to gather data on dysmenorrhea and nutritional status from participants aged 15-25 years.
- Findings from the research aim to contribute to a better understanding of reproductive health issues and their correlation with BMI, highlighting the need for awareness and potential interventions among the targeted demographic.

Publications by authors named "Manaal Khalid"

Severity and relation of primary dysmenorrhea and body mass index in undergraduate students of Karachi: A cross sectional survey.

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