KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 12 (2026): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

The Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea Severity and Quality of Learning Among Female Students

Nia Reviani (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Raisa Kireyna Nurfajrina (Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Tranggono Yudo Utomo (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain commonly experienced by women of reproductive age and may interfere with daily activities, including the learning process. Menstrual pain can reduce concentration, comfort, motivation, and participation in academic activities, potentially affecting learning quality. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between dysmenorrhea severity and learning quality among female medical students from the 2024 class at the Faculty of Medicine, Christian University of Indonesia. Method: This study employed a quantitative descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 105 female students were selected using the Slovin formula. Dysmenorrhea severity was measured using the Work Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain, and Dysmenorrhea Score, while learning quality was assessed using a Guttman-scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test. Result and Discussion: Most respondents experienced moderate dysmenorrhea (58.1%) and impaired learning quality (83.8%). A statistically significant relationship was found between dysmenorrhea severity and learning quality (p = 0.042), with a weak negative correlation (r = -0.199), indicating that greater dysmenorrhea severity was associated with poorer learning quality. Conclusions: Dysmenorrhea severity is significantly associated with learning quality among female medical students from the 2024 class at the Faculty of Medicine, Christian University of Indonesia.

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Abbrev

kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...