PREVALENCE OF MASTALGIA IN WOMEN HAVING BREAST EXAMINATION IN TU DU HOSPITAL
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Background: Mastalgia is one of the most common complaint in women going to the breast examination. It affects life qualities and sometimes cause severe mental problems for women. Notify the prevalence of mastalgia in women coming to the doctor for breast evaluation is an useful information for consultation as well as making better plan for managing the disorder. Objective: Assess the rate of mastalgia in women going for a breast examination in Tu Du hospital and analyze the other related factors. Methods: A cross-section study of 386 women going for a breast examination in Tu Du hospital from 02/2022 to 04/2022, data collection by interview method with structured questionnaire. Results: The rate of mastalgia in women going for a breast examination in Tu Du hospital was 57.5% [95%CI: 52.3-62.2]. The related factors include using hormonal contraception (PR*: 3.1; 95%CI: 1.1-9.4), prehistory of breast masses (PR*: 1,6; 95%CI: 1.01-2.6), premenstrual syndrome (PR*: 4.1; 95%CI: 2.5-6.6) and the age range menarche between 8-14 (PR*: 1.6; 95%CI: 1.01-2.5). Conclusions: The prevalence of mastalgia in women going for a breast examination in Tu Du hospital was 57.5%. Mastalgia need to be carefully screened and classified in clinical practice. Thanks to that, doctors can counsel, diagnose and plan a treament more effectively for the breast diseases.
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mastalgia, cross-sectional study, prevalence, associated factors
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