Factors Affecting the Incidence of Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Girls

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is among the most common menstrual disorder syndromes and is one of the most common gynecological problems in women of all ages. The menstrual cycle can also involve many psychological aspects, such as irritability, mood swings, depression and anxiety. Another problem that can cause dysmenorrhea is nutritional status. Preliminary study of SMA Negeri Situraja students on March 29, 2023 found that 7 people (70%) of female students experienced dysmenorrhea and 3 people (30%) of female students did not experience dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls at SMA Negeri Situraja in 2023. The type of research used is quantitative which is descriptive cross sectional. The population in this study were female students at SMA Negeri Situraja totaling 786 students, with a sample size of 100 students determined by the Slovin formula. Based on data analysis, the results showed that the variable that was not associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea was knowledge (P=0.219), while the variables associated were menstrual cycle variables (P=0.003), and nutritional status variables (P=0.000). Therefore, it is recommended to increase awareness of reproductive health, especially those related to dysmenorrhea management. By providing individual and group counseling activities in collaboration with local health agency personnel.