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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2014; 04(03): 045-052
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703800
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DYSMENORRHOEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS - CHARACTERISTICS AND SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED DURING MENSTRUATION

Nayana George S.
1   P.G. Student, Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal - 576 104, Karnataka, India
,
Sangeetha Priyadarshini
2   Assistant Professors, Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal - 576 104, Karnataka, India
,
Sheela Shetty
3   Assistant Professors, Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal - 576 104, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhoea, recurrent cramping lower abdominal pain is one of the common problems experienced by many adolescent girls. The prevalence of dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls ranges from 60 to 83 percent and many adolescence reported limitation on daily activities.

Method: A descriptive survey was conducted among 233 adolescent girls in four residential schools of Udupi district, Karnataka to identify dysmenorrhoea, characteristics and associated symptoms.

Results: The prevalence of dysmenorrhoea in adolescent girls was found to be 146(62.70%). Out of 233 samples 28(12%) had mild pain, 77(33%) had moderate pain and 41(17.6%) had severe pain during menstruation. Tiredness 110(75.34%), back pain 106(72.60%) and irritability 97(66.43%) were the most common symptoms associated with dysmenorrhoea. A positive association was found between dysmenorrhoea and family history.

Conclusion: Dysmenorrhoea is a very common problem among adolescent girls and they experience a number of physical, gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms. The findings of this study indicate the magnitude of the problem and the need for appropriate intervention through a change in lifestyle.

Keywords

Adolescent girls - dysmenorrhoea - menstrual characteristics


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