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Review of frequency of dysmenorrhea and some associated factors and evaluation of the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality in university students.
Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2014; 78(3):179-85.GO

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To determine the frequency of dysmenorrhea in university students, review some associated factors and evaluate the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The study group included 520 students. Survey forms prepared previously in line with the study objective were completed by the students under supervision. The severity of dysmenorrhea was rated with Visual Analogue Scale. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to evaluate the sleep quality. The χ(2) test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for the analyses. Statistical significance level was accepted at p < 0.05.

RESULTS

Mean age of the students was 20.23 ± 1.59 years (range 17-25). Frequency of dysmenorrhea was determined to be 69.0% (n = 359). Frequency of dysmenorrhea was higher in smokers, those with menstrual irregularity, those who use drugs for menstrual regulation and those having a family history (p < 0.05 for each). The most frequent symptoms in those having dysmenorrhea history were weakness (59.6%), fatigue (58.5%) and breast tenderness (45.4%), respectively. Sleep quality was found to be poorer in the students having a history of dysmenorrhea (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

Dysmenorrhea is an important health problem in young women. Dysmenorrhea affects the sleep quality negatively.

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Sahin S
Faculty of Health Sciences, Yildirim Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey.
Ozdemir K
No affiliation info available
Unsal A
No affiliation info available
Arslan R
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MeSH

AdolescentAdultDysmenorrheaFemaleHumansSleepStudentsTurkeyUniversitiesYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

25171204

Citation

Sahin, Sevil, et al. "Review of Frequency of Dysmenorrhea and some Associated Factors and Evaluation of the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea and Sleep Quality in University Students." Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, vol. 78, no. 3, 2014, pp. 179-85.
Sahin S, Ozdemir K, Unsal A, et al. Review of frequency of dysmenorrhea and some associated factors and evaluation of the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality in university students. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2014;78(3):179-85.
Sahin, S., Ozdemir, K., Unsal, A., & Arslan, R. (2014). Review of frequency of dysmenorrhea and some associated factors and evaluation of the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality in university students. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 78(3), 179-85. https://doi.org/10.1159/000363743
Sahin S, et al. Review of Frequency of Dysmenorrhea and some Associated Factors and Evaluation of the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea and Sleep Quality in University Students. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2014;78(3):179-85. PubMed PMID: 25171204.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Review of frequency of dysmenorrhea and some associated factors and evaluation of the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality in university students. AU - Sahin,Sevil, AU - Ozdemir,Kevser, AU - Unsal,Alaattin, AU - Arslan,Refika, Y1 - 2014/08/20/ PY - 2013/04/18/received PY - 2014/05/18/accepted PY - 2014/8/30/entrez PY - 2014/8/30/pubmed PY - 2015/6/13/medline SP - 179 EP - 85 JF - Gynecologic and obstetric investigation JO - Gynecol Obstet Invest VL - 78 IS - 3 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of dysmenorrhea in university students, review some associated factors and evaluate the relationship between dysmenorrhea and sleep quality. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study group included 520 students. Survey forms prepared previously in line with the study objective were completed by the students under supervision. The severity of dysmenorrhea was rated with Visual Analogue Scale. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to evaluate the sleep quality. The χ(2) test, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for the analyses. Statistical significance level was accepted at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Mean age of the students was 20.23 ± 1.59 years (range 17-25). Frequency of dysmenorrhea was determined to be 69.0% (n = 359). Frequency of dysmenorrhea was higher in smokers, those with menstrual irregularity, those who use drugs for menstrual regulation and those having a family history (p < 0.05 for each). The most frequent symptoms in those having dysmenorrhea history were weakness (59.6%), fatigue (58.5%) and breast tenderness (45.4%), respectively. Sleep quality was found to be poorer in the students having a history of dysmenorrhea (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Dysmenorrhea is an important health problem in young women. Dysmenorrhea affects the sleep quality negatively. SN - 1423-002X UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/25171204/Review_of_frequency_of_dysmenorrhea_and_some_associated_factors_and_evaluation_of_the_relationship_between_dysmenorrhea_and_sleep_quality_in_university_students_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -