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Prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and associated factors in adult women
Santos, Luana Brito dos; Barbosa, Isabelle Ribeiro; Dantas, Thaissa Hamana de Macedo; Araujo, Camilla Medeiros; Dantas, Jardelina Hermecina; Ferreira, Caroline Wanderley Souto; Câmara, Saionara Maria Aires da; Dantas, Diego.
  • Santos, Luana Brito dos; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
  • Barbosa, Isabelle Ribeiro; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
  • Dantas, Thaissa Hamana de Macedo; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
  • Araujo, Camilla Medeiros; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Recife. BR
  • Dantas, Jardelina Hermecina; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
  • Ferreira, Caroline Wanderley Souto; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Recife. BR
  • Câmara, Saionara Maria Aires da; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
  • Dantas, Diego; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz. BR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 68(1): 31-36, Jan. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1360705
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY

OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with primary dysmenorrhea in a sample of adult women.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was carried out with women aged between 19 and 49 years from a city of northeastern Brazil. Sociodemographic, gynecological, and obstetric variables were assessed by questionnaires and interviews. Dysmenorrhea was measured by self-report, and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale measured the intensity of pain. Statistical analyses included χ2 test, ANOVA, and logistic regression.

RESULTS:

The average age was 33.2±9.1 years and the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea was 56% for the whole sample. The average duration of symptoms was 2.7±1.8 days and the mean intensity was 6.1±2.6. The previous cesarean section was associated with a higher rate of primary dysmenorrhea (PR=2.33; 95%CI 1.11-4.90) when considering the whole sample. Women who aged 25-39 years and are insufficiently active had higher rates of primary dysmenorrhea (PR=5.24; 95%CI 1.08-27.31).

CONCLUSION:

Primary dysmenorrhea has a high prevalence in young adults, adults, and middle-aged women. Cesarean section and being physically inactive was associated with increased rates of dysmenorrhea among adult women.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cesarean Section / Dysmenorrhea Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cesarean Section / Dysmenorrhea Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/BR