Association between depression and dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls: multiple mediating effects of binge eating and sleep quality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dysmenorrhea has a significant negative impact on teenagers' quality of life, and its prevalence is increasing annually. Although studies have explored the factors affecting dysmenorrhea, it remains unclear how these factors interact with one another. This study aimed to explore the mediating role of binge eating and sleep quality between depression and dysmenorrhea.

Methods

This cross-sectional study recruited adolescent girls from the Health Status Survey of adolescents in Jinan, Shandong Province, and used multistage stratified cluster random sampling. Data was collected using an electronic questionnaire between March 9, 2022, and June 20, 2022. The Numerical Rating Scale and Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale were used to assess dysmenorrhea and the Patient Health Qu

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043526 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature