MENTAL HEALTH AND MENSTRUAL HEALTH AMONG OBG POST GRADUATE STUDENTS DURING CORONA PANDEMIC TIMES

Abstract

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Research suggests that medical students, as well as women, are at greater risk of depression, compared to the general population and men. Various studies have proven that mental health adversely affects menstrual health causing irregular periods, shorter cycles (<28 days). This suggests that female medical students are crucial targets requiring specic monitoring for mental health disorder prevention and intervention. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to analyze whether menstrual health is associated with Mental Health among female medical OBG [Obstetrics and gynecology postgraduate students. MATERIALS & METHODS: A self-reporting questionnaire was used to perform the research. A total of 250 postgraduates were issued the questionnaire, and 200 postgraduates responded. The survey was completed and personal information was gathered, then uploaded to a Microsoft Excel sheet for analysis. RESULTS: The analysis showed that out of 200 responders of female postgraduates 49.6% of doctors were found to be suffering from stress with the menstrual problems in the current pandemic situation indicating mental health difculties having a negative impact on the menstrual period. The correlation between mental health and the menstrual cycle was shown to be signicant [p - <0.05]. CONCLUSION: Thus it is important to recognize the mental health of OBG postgraduates, as well as nd solutions to the underlying reasons, in order to rescue the current and future of healthcare from mental health crises.