Abstract

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a painful menstrual flow in the absence of any pelvic pathology where pain is spasmodic in character and felt mostly in the lower abdominal area. PD considered as common problem in females at reproductive age, it’s directly affects the quality of life (QoL). The main objective of this study is to find out the relationship between PD and QoL of among female students. Descriptive correlational study design carried out on (145) female students, purposive sampling, and their ages between (18–25) years, participants were selected from four faculties at the University of Babylon. Numeric rating pain scale (11-point scale) was used for assessing pain intensity, QoL has been assessed by the SF-36 health survey (SF-36). Data have been collected by using a structured interview as method of data collection and using questionnaire as study tool. Data were processed and analyzed by using SPSS version (25). The findings of the present study revealed that (62.1%) of respondents reported as severe primary dysmenorrhea. The greatest proportion of female students with fair QoL and (17.9%) with poor QoL. The study’s finding finds out a negative significant correlation between PD intensity and overall QoL scale at P ≤ 0.05 (r = − 0.642, P = 0.000).

Highlights

  • The transitional period of females from childhood to be sexually mature and become capable of production is termed as puberty

  • Another study [40] similar to current study’s findings revealed that there was no significant association between pain relievers use, dietary habits, and BMI of students with Primary dysmenorrhea (PD), except for coffee consumption at (P < 0.001); no significant association between menstrual cycle characteristics and primary dysmenorrhea was revealed except for menstrual period bleeding duration and family history

  • More than half of respondents were with severe primary dysmenorrhea

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Introduction

The transitional period of females from childhood to be sexually mature and become capable of production is termed as puberty. Throughout this transition several alterations will take place including hormonal, psychological, cognitive and physical changes besides to the evolution and sexual developments, these changes occur synchronously. Menstrual cycle is a natural phenomenon, it is a significant sign of females’ health, and it is an important indicator of endocrine function. Data on experience of menstrual cycle and its influence on the health conditions, quality of life (QoL) and social integration among females in developing countries are still insufficient [2]

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