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Predictors of Dysmenorrhea and Its Impact on Quality of Life among Tribal Adolescent Girls in India-A Cross Sectional Study Udayar, Sharvanan E; Jeeragyal, Devika P; Kruthika, K
Unnes Journal of Public Health Vol 11 No 1 (2022): Articles in Press
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in cooperation with Association of Indonesian Public Health Experts (Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI))

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ujph.v11i1.45965

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Dysmenorrhoea is the most common problem encountered by most of the adolescent girls .The study was conducted to find out the prevalence of dysmenorrhea, its risk factors and its impact on quality of life among these girls residing in tribal welfare hostels. A cross sectional study was conducted among 582 adolescent girls aged 10-19years residing in tribal welfare hostels in southern India after obtaining informed consent. Multinominal regression analysis was done to determine the factors associated with dysmenorrhea. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was high with 58.4% and 48.8% participants reported to have physical premenstrual symptoms.There was significant association between those experiencing moderate to severe pain intensity and the dysmenorrhea (p<0.000). Association between factors like prolonged menstrual duration [AOR,3.40(95%CI,1.49-7.81)],those who were having moderate[AOR,5.78(95% CI,1.96-17.02)] to severe menstrual bleeding [AOR, 5.14 (95% CI, 1.78-14.08)],positive family history [AOR, 3.57 (95%CI,2.30-5.54)]and also with respect to somatic symptoms [AOR,2.03 (95%CI, 1.33-3.08] were statistically significant.44.7% of them ignored the pain during menstruation,followed by bed rest (33.5%),self medication(16.5%),hot application (4.1%). Strengthening of school health education programmes,incorporation of reproductive health issues in school curriculum will improve the barriers like knowledge on regarding menstrual cycle and treatment seeking behaviour among these vulnerable population.
Predictors of Dysmenorrhea and Its Impact on Quality of Life among Tribal Adolescent Girls in India Udayar, Sharvanan E; Jeeragyal, Devika P; Kruthika, K
Unnes Journal of Public Health Vol 11 No 1 (2022): Unnes Journal of Public Health
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) in cooperation with Association of Indonesian Public Health Experts (Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI))

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ujph.v11i1.45965

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Many girls are faced with the challenge of Dysmenorrhea during their adolescent years. Therefore, this study aimed at finding the prevalence of Dysmenorrhea, its risk factors, and its impact on quality of life among teenage girls residing in tribal welfare hostels. After obtaining informed consent, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 582 adolescent girls residing in tribal welfare hostels in southern India. Data was collected by purposive sampling technique, and the mean, standard deviation and percentages, and frequencies were applied for summarizing the continuous and quantitative variables. Additionally, multinominal regression analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with Dysmenorrhea. The results indicated the prevalence of Dysmenorrhea was 58.4%, while 48.8% of participants reported physical premenstrual symptoms. Furthermore, there is a significant association between those experiencing moderate to severe pain and Dysmenorrhea (p<0.000). Association between factors such as prolonged menstrual duration [AOR,3.4(95%CI,1.49-7.81)], those having moderate [AOR,5.78(95% CI,1.96-17.02)] to severe menstrual bleeding [AOR, 5.1 (95% CI, 1.78-14.08)], family history [AOR, 3.5 (95%CI,2.30-5.54)]and somatic symptoms [AOR,2.03 (95%CI, 1.33-3.08] were statistically significant. In conclusion, Dysmenorrhea had a significant impact on quality of life since the girls could not attend routine activities. Therefore, incorporating reproductive health issues in education programs will encourage treatment-seeking behavior among the girls.
Co-Authors Jeeragyal, Devika P Udayar, Sharvanan E