Familial Predisposition of Primary Dysmenorrhea among Senior High School Girl Students
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is a
common female reproductive problem in women of active reproductive age which is
characterized by menstrual pain or cramps in a women’s lower abdomen or back.
Dysmenorrhea can be classified into primary and secondary. One of the
associated risk factor of primary dysmenorrhoeais the family history, however
the study on the family history of primary dysmenorrhea with recurrent menstrual pain is limited. This study was
conducted to identify the correlation between family history and primary
dysmenorrhea in high school girls.
Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at several senior high
schools in Jatinangor from April−June 2013. One hundred and sixty two students
were included in this study. The sample size was calculated based on the
unpaired−dichotomous variable for the two−sided formula. A self administered
questionnaire was distributed to the senior high school girl students who were
in their menarche age, menstrual cycle characteristics, presence or absence of
dysmenorrhea, severity of pain and presence dysmenorrhea in mothers and in
sisters were inquired. Data were analyzed using chi square test.
Results: Overall, there were association between positive family history
and primary dysmenorrhea among the students with (p<0.001). The prevalence
of dysmenorrhea in the students was 92.6% with 95% confidence interval which
was 87.5−95.7%. The prevalence rate was 67.9% in mothers with 95% confidence
interval which is 60.4−74.6% and 80.2% prevalence of primary dysmenorrhoea in
sisters with 95% confidence interval which is 73.4−85.6%.
Conclusions: There is a significant association between positive family
history and primary dysmenorrhea.
Author: Prema Sharlini, Hadyana
Sukandar, Ryadi Fadil
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150319