Prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and associated factors in adult women

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

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) 2022-01, Vol.68 (1), p.31-36
Hauptverfasser: 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
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Zusammenfassung:This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with primary dysmenorrhea in a sample of adult women. 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. 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). 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.
ISSN:0104-4230
1806-9282
DOI:10.1590/1806-9282.20210341