Heidi Fjeld

No ORCID on file · 2 papers in corpus

observational 2024

The hidden burden of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in Palestine refugee camps: a focus on well-being and academic performance

BMC public health ·doi:10.1186/s12889-024-18219-0

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is a condition that may have a profound effect on adolescent girls' health status and well-being. It can impede their engagement in daily activities and hamper their regular school attendance.…

observational 2023

Menstrual characteristics and dysmenorrhea among Palestinian adolescent refugee camp dwellers in the West Bank and Jordan: a cross-sectional study

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique ·doi:10.1186/s13690-023-01059-6

BACKGROUND: Women and girls experience menstruation throughout their reproductive years. Normal adolescent menstrual cycles gauge current and future reproductive health. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) is the most prevalent menstrual di…