Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea and Factors Associated with Its Intensity Among Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2015.07.001
• Publication Date: 2015-08-30T00:33:48Z
• Authors: Nahal Habibi; Mary Soo Lee Huang; Wan Ying Gan; Rejali Zulida; Sayyed Morteza Sa...
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Menstruation; Health Professionals

Primary dysmenorrhea is a womanhood problem around the world and negatively affects quality of life. This study was designed to investigate prevalence primary determine factors associated with its intensity. A cross-sectional carried out among 311 undergraduate female students aged 18 27 years in Isfahan University Medical Sciences, Iran. Socio-demographic characteristics menstrual were obtained through interviews help pretested questionnaire. The 89.1%. Residing at home, younger age, lower number formal education for mother, positive family history dysmenorrhea, higher severity bleeding, shorter period intervals significantly intensity dysmenorrhea. common health concern young women. Being aware that are makes it possible professionals organize better focused programs reduce adverse effects