ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Evaluation of health-related quality of life of female students suffering from primary dysmenorrhea: findings of a cross-sectional study from Pakistan.
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Comparative Effects of Aerobic Exercises and Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Technique on Pain, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea
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- Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea and Its Association With Dietary Habits Among Female Students of Mid-West University, Surkhet, Nepal: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on intensity of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial.Discover mental health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a global public health problem affecting the quality of life of menstruating women. This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of female students experiencing PD. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 484 female students (aged 16-31 years) from different educational institutes in Sargodha, Pakistan from October 2021 to November 2022. Demographic and menstrual characteristics were collected through interviews using a purpose-developed data collection form, whereas HRQoL was evaluated using the EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using either Mann-Whitney tests or Kruskal-Wallis analysis of variance with SPSS version 23. Results: The mean age (SD) of the participants was 22.41 (3.5) years. The majority of participants were aged 21-25 years (58.9%), unmarried (86.2%), had a normal BMI (68.6%), had a family history of PD (58.1%), experienced a regular menstrual cycle (79.8%), and exhibited moderate PD (48.9%). Statistically significant differences in participants' EQ-5D index scores were observed based on the bleeding duration ( Conclusion: This study indicated that Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) negatively impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Therefore, it is essential to explore effective interventions while raising awareness and improving access to medical care in Pakistan to enhance the HRQoL and well-being of women.
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