ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Why Do Some Spanish Nursing Students with Menstrual Pain Fail to Consult Healthcare Professionals?
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Effectiveness of Non-invasive Neuromodulation in Primary Dysmenhorrea: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of therapeutic exercise for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- The Prevalence of Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptoms in Female Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Pooled it
- Efficacy of Physiotherapy Treatment in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic review of the menstrual experiences of university students and the impacts on their education: A global perspective.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Benefits of fresh strawberries consumption from Huelva in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled pilot trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Trial
- Real-life use of non-pharmacological strategies and their relationship with symptom burden in primary dysmenorrhea: a cross-sectional study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug resistance in dysmenorrhea: a study of prevalence, predictors, and alternative pain management among Nigerian female students.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Long-Term Management and Prevention Strategies for Adolescent Primary Dysmenorrhea: From Precision Diagnosis to Comprehensive Intervention.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and dysmenorrhea in nursing students: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and evidence-based recommendations.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Review
- Menstruation myths.Nature human behaviour · 2024Article
- Menstrual characteristics and associations with sociodemographic factors and self-rated health in Spain: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Reflections on the group dynamic in a group cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for young adult women with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea: a qualitative analysis.Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology · 2023Article
- Effect of Lumbar Spine Mobility and Postural Alignment on Menstrual Pain in Young Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Reasons for Not Seeking Healthcare Among Students with Dysmenorrhea: A Qualitative Study.International journal of women's health · 2023Article
- Experiences of menstrual inequity and menstrual health among women and people who menstruate in the Barcelona area (Spain): a qualitative study.Reproductive health · 2022Article
- Pain management and coping strategies for primary dysmenorrhea: A qualitative study among female nursing students.Nursing open · 2022Article
- Prevalence, risk factors, and management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among young females.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Nursing Students' Perceptions of Menstrual Distress during Clinical Practice: A Q-Methodology Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
Dysmenorrhea is a problem that affects a large percentage of young women worldwide. Alarmingly, the majority of these women choose to self-medicate rather than consult a healthcare professional, despite the risks involved. The present study aimed to explore the reasons why undergraduate nursing students do not consult health care professionals regarding their menstrual pain. A qualitative study was conducted using an open question: "Why didn't you consult a healthcare professional?" within the context of a research project on primary dysmenorrhea among nursing students at the University of Huelva, Spain. The responses of 202 women were analyzed using content analysis. Three categories were identified: assessment of the pain experienced, expectations, and experiences of professional care and selfcare. We found a striking normalization of the problem; notably, students downplayed the importance of the problem, considering that it was not worth consulting a physician. Furthermore, there was a notable degree of self-medication using non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). These results may be useful for orienting policies to raise social awareness of this problem and for designing health education strategies aimed at women with primary dysmenorrhea.
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