Impact of Body Mass Index on Menstrual Health: A study among Tripura’s Tribal Communities

Abstract

The menstrual cycle is one important metric for assessing the quality of life and reproductive health of women. A high or low body mass index (BMI) might put a woman at risk for menstrual abnormalities, which can include painful periods, irregular cycles, and lack of menstruation. This investigation seeks to ascertain the relationship between menstrual cycle issues and body mass index in tribal students of Tripura. This study used an observational analytic study design and a cross-sectional approach. Samples are selected using a purposive sampling technique. The samples were a total of 100 individuals of undergraduate students belongs to ‘Scheduled Tribes’ community within the age range of 19-22 years old. Based on the chi-square statistical test, the results obtained with p- value= 0,000 (p-value *** P<0.001) which indicates menstrual cycle abnormalities and Body Mass Index (BMI) are significantly correlated in students.