Menstrual and premenstrual experiences of women in a developing country

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ID15217367
AutoresJames Mcmaster (0000-0001-5207-1642, University of Zimbabwe, autor correspondente), John Mcmaster, Kenna Cormie (University of Zimbabwe), Marian Pitts (University of Staffordshire)
Ano1997
Volume18
Fascículo6
Páginas533-541
Data de publicação1997-11-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399339709516309
PMID9416037
OpenAlexW2039007918
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas9
Referências citadas15

The menstrual and premenstrual experiences of black Zimbabwean women were examined. Twenty-five professional women and twenty-five domestic workers were interviewed using semistructured, open-ended interviews designed to explore their experiences. An analysis of consensual data indicated a number of predominant themes, including secrecy associated with menstruation, the negativity surrounding menarche, the breakdown of the traditional family network that passes on information about menstruation, and the acceptance of menstrual cycle experiences by the women. The main differences between the two groups concerned explanations of the functions and purpose of menstruation and the reporting of physical and affective symptoms. These differences are suggestive of the impact of educational level on experiences of menstruation

Family medicine · Menarche · Menstrual cycle · Menstruation · Political science · Premenstrual Tension · Secrecy · Health and Wellbeing Research · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Psychology