The Association between Menstrual Disorder and Work Disturbance among Employees

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the association between menstrual disorders including each menstrual cycle disorder, duration and volume of menstrual bleeding disorder, menstrual interval disorder, and another disorder that related to menstruation against disruption of work among employees. Methods: This study used a cross sectional design. Sample randomization with winpepi® software for Windows 7®. Data analysis using SPSS 24® software for Windows 7®. Results: A total of 150 subjects were recruited in this study. The prevalence of menstrual disorder was 87%, menstrual cycle disorder 3%. Menstrual volume disorder 31%, 15% menstrual abnormalities, 83% menstrual pain disorder and premenstrual syndrome 71%. Prevalence of work disturbance was 49% for mild disturbance, 47% for moderate disturbance and severe work disturbance by 4%. There was a relationship between menstrual volume disorder, hypermenorrhoea, and menstrual / dysmenorrhoea pain to occupational disruption among the employee at RSCM (p <0.001). The submission of the proposed leaves due to menstrual disorder in the proposed permit for 1 day by 73%. Conclusion: The prevalence of severe work disturbance due to menstruation is not high but can lead to disruption in running jobs and activities. However, it is important to be a concern so that the employees get good management and care. Keywords: employee, menstrual leave, menstrual disorder, prevalence, work disturbance