Frequency and Factors Associated with Primary Dysmenorrhea among Adolescents Living in Kendari City, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Objective: Dysmenorrheal is pain during menstruation or pain caused by menstruation in the lower abdomen or at the waist, with characteristics including heartburn, aches, pricks, diarrhea, and even fainting that is felt before or during menstruation. This study aims to analyze the determinants of dysmenorrheal among adolescents in Kendari City. Methods: This cross-sectional research was carried out at SMPN 20 Kendari City from September to October 2022 involving 173 students. Analysis of research data using the chi square test. Result: The results showed that the majority of respondents did not suffer from primary dysmenorrheal, with a total of 129 adolescents (74.6%), 117 adolescents (67.6%) had menstrual periods between 5-7 days, and 80 adolescents (46.2%) were underweight), and used to exercise with 120 teenagers (69.4%). Statistical analysis of the relationship between the length of menstruation and the incidence of primary dysmenorrheal has a p-value > 0.05. The relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of primary dysmenorrheal has a p-value <0.05. The relationship between exercise habits and the incidence of primary dysmenorrheal has a p-value <0.05. Conclusion: The study concludes that dysmenorrheal in adolescents in Kendari City is related to a lack of and irregular sports activities, excess and under nutrition status.

Keywords

• Adolescent
• Dysmenorrhea
• Exercise
• Nutritional status