A Descriptive Study of The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in University Students and its Relationship with Quality of Life

Ayten Taşpınar; Ayşe Kübra Söyler; Özge Ece Günaydın

Makale detayları

A Descriptive Study of The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in University Students and its Relationship with Quality of Life

Yazarlar:

Ayten Taşpınar | Ayşe Kübra Söyler | Özge Ece Günaydın

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Physiotherapy

Dergi:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.26-32

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340125

pISSN:

3023-5073

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its relationship with quality of life in university students. Methods: The study was conducted with females in University, Faculty of Health Sciences. 395 students were included. Visual analogue scale VAS was used for evaluate menstrual pain, and the short form health survey SF-36 was used for assess quality of life. Results: It was determined that 82 of the students experienced dysmenorrhea. The pain intensity level of the students with dysmenorrhea was found to be moderate in 40.1, and severe in 34.9. It was determined that 61.3 of the students with dysmenorrhea used painkillers to control dysmenorrhea, 88.3 used different non-pharmacological methods and 28.7 consulted a doctor due to dysmenorrhea. Students reported that dysmenorrhea affected their daily activities 74.8, school attendance 66.7, school or course performance and success 78.4, concentration 93.2 and interpersonal relationships 84.9 negatively. All domain average scores of the short form health survey SF-36 of participants with dysmenorrhea were significantly lower than those without dysmenorrhea p0.005. Discussion: The prevelance and the severity of dysmenorrhea were found to be high in university students, and it was determined that dysmenorrhea caused the students quality of life to decrease.

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its relationship with quality of life in university students. Methods: The study was conducted with females in University, Faculty of Health Sciences. 395 students were included. Visual analogue scale VAS was used for evaluate menstrual pain, and the short form health survey SF-36 was used for assess quality of life. Results: It was determined that 82 of the students experienced dysmenorrhea. The pain intensity level of the students with dysmenorrhea was found to be moderate in 40.1, and severe in 34.9. It was determined that 61.3 of the students with dysmenorrhea used painkillers to control dysmenorrhea, 88.3 used different non-pharmacological methods and 28.7 consulted a doctor due to dysmenorrhea. Students reported that dysmenorrhea affected their daily activities 74.8, school attendance 66.7, school or course performance and success 78.4, concentration 93.2 and interpersonal relationships 84.9 negatively. All domain average scores of the short form health survey SF-36 of participants with dysmenorrhea were significantly lower than those without dysmenorrhea p0.005. Discussion: The prevelance and the severity of dysmenorrhea were found to be high in university students, and it was determined that dysmenorrhea caused the students quality of life to decrease.

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its relationship with quality of life in university students. Methods: The study was conducted with females in University, Faculty of Health Sciences. 395 students were included. Visual analogue scale VAS was used for evaluate menstrual pain, and the short form health survey SF-36 was used for assess quality of life. Results: It was determined that 82 of the students experienced dysmenorrhea. The pain intensity level of the students with dysmenorrhea was found to be moderate in 40.1, and severe in 34.9. It was determined that 61.3 of the students with dysmenorrhea used painkillers to control dysmenorrhea, 88.3 used different non-pharmacological methods and 28.7 consulted a doctor due to dysmenorrhea. Students reported that dysmenorrhea affected their daily activities 74.8, school attendance 66.7, school or course performance and success 78.4, concentration 93.2 and interpersonal relationships 84.9 negatively. All domain average scores of the short form health survey SF-36 of participants with dysmenorrhea were significantly lower than those without dysmenorrhea p0.005. Discussion: The prevelance and the severity of dysmenorrhea were found to be high in university students, and it was determined that dysmenorrhea caused the students quality of life to decrease.

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its relationship with quality of life in university students. Methods: The study was conducted with females in University, Faculty of Health Sciences. 395 students were included. Visual analogue scale VAS was used for evaluate menstrual pain, and the short form health survey SF-36 was used for assess quality of life. Results: It was determined that 82 of the students experienced dysmenorrhea. The pain intensity level of the students with dysmenorrhea was found to be moderate in 40.1, and severe in 34.9. It was determined that 61.3 of the students with dysmenorrhea used painkillers to control dysmenorrhea, 88.3 used different non-pharmacological methods and 28.7 consulted a doctor due to dysmenorrhea. Students reported that dysmenorrhea affected their daily activities 74.8, school attendance 66.7, school or course performance and success 78.4, concentration 93.2 and interpersonal relationships 84.9 negatively. All domain average scores of the short form health survey SF-36 of participants with dysmenorrhea were significantly lower than those without dysmenorrhea p0.005. Discussion: The prevelance and the severity of dysmenorrhea were found to be high in university students, and it was determined that dysmenorrhea caused the students quality of life to decrease.

Makale detayları

A Descriptive Study of The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in University Students and its Relationship with Quality of Life

Yazarlar:

Ayten Taşpınar | Ayşe Kübra Söyler | Özge Ece Günaydın

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Physiotherapy

Dergi:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.26-32

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340125

pISSN:

3023-5073

Dysmenorrhea,

university student

quality of life

SF-36

Sayı

Makale detayları

A Descriptive Study of The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea in University Students and its Relationship with Quality of Life

Yazarlar: Ayten Taşpınar | Ayşe Kübra Söyler | Özge Ece Günaydın

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar: Physiotherapy

Dergi: Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.26-32

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340125

pISSN: 3023-5073

Dysmenorrhea,

university student

quality of life

SF-36

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ayten Taşpınar | Ayşe Kübra Söyler | Özge Ece Günaydın

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Physiotherapy

Dergi:

Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.26-32

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340125

pISSN:

3023-5073