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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 3, Issue 3, Part B (2017)

A study to assess the effect of menstrual symptoms on academic performance among nursing students at selected colleges in Tamil Nadu, India

A study to assess the effect of menstrual symptoms on academic performance among nursing students at selected colleges in Tamil Nadu, India

Author(s)
Janula Raju and Suguna M
Abstract
Materials and Methods: In a descriptive design 200 female nursing students with convenience sampling technique were participated in this study. Self-structured questionnaire was given to each student to assess the effect of menstrual symptoms on academic performance. Data collection was done for a period of about 3 months. The inclusion criteria were the young female from 17- 23 years old, the students who are not using contraceptive methods, the students who are having no menstrual disorders and the students who are willing to participate in this study. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the menstrual symptoms having a major impact on academic performance of female students. So further the study findings suggested the students need counseling services and further facilities to reduce the effect of menstrual symptoms on academic performance.
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How to cite this article:
Janula Raju, Suguna M. A study to assess the effect of menstrual symptoms on academic performance among nursing students at selected colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(3):78-81.
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