A Community Based Study To Assess Knowledge, Attitude, Practice In Management Of Menstrual Pain Among Women In Dakshin Kannada

A Community Based Study To Assess Knowledge, Attitude, Practice In Management Of Menstrual Pain Among Women In Dakshin Kannada

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Kavyashree

Dysmenorrhea, Productivity loss, Quality of life, Management

Dysmenorrhea is a public health issue worldwide among adolescent girls. This condition leads to lack of appetite, insomnia and depression. The present study was aimed to analyze the impact of menstrual pain in quality of life among public and also knowledge and practice in its management. 131 participants participated in the survey, 83.8% were 18-25 years & 16.2%from >26 years category age limit was up-to 50. Majority of participants 41.5% are from medical/pharmacy/nursing student & 20.8% UG students and 16.2% diploma & general degree, 4.6% were housewives. In order to analyze the impact of dysmenorrhea on frequency were enquired 51.9% have experienced mild pain, 24.4% moderate and 23.7% experience severe pain. Only 2.3% never experience menstrual pain where as 55.7% in every period and 42% occasionally. Knowledge plays an important role in management of menstrual pain. Majority 77.1% obtained information about menstruation from their mother, 16% from friends, 3.6% from sisters and only 2.3% from health care provider and even majority 58% never discussed menstrual pain with healthcare provider. 42.6% never received education on menstrual pain management. Even it is observed that menstrual pain interferes with productivity and daily activities at least 1 day(48.9%), 1-3 days(9.2%), >3 days 4.5% and only among 37.4% it did not affect. When analyzing their practice in management of menstrual pain 63.4% have self-medication, commonly used drugs are Mefenamic acid, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol & Aspirin. 18.3% take medication after periods and only 3.1% before expecting periods and only 24.4% are very likely in seeking medical advice. It was noticed that only 13% are following relaxation technique and 30.5% prefer hot bags to manage pain an alternative for analgesics. As the present study is evident that menstrual pain disturbs quality of life and also productivity loss. 84% respondents think that implementing menstrual pain leave policy would be more appropriate. The present study concludes that quality of life disturbance, productivity loss, lack of knowledge in management, use of self-medication and not involving healthcare provider was noticed. So, it is the responsibility of healthcare provider to generate awareness regarding and government should make menstrual leave policy mandatory to overcome this problem.

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"A Community Based Study To Assess Knowledge, Attitude, Practice In Management Of Menstrual Pain Among Women In Dakshin Kannada", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.d74-d82, June-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2406297.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 6, June-2024

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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_223741

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Research Area: Pharmacy

Country: (via) Manjeshwara, Kasargod district, Kerala, India

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