Prevalence, pain intensity and symptoms associated with primary dysmenorrhea: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is an etiological cyclic pelvic pain related to the menstrual period; it can negatively impact women's quality of life and productivity. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of PD and analyze associated symptoms in Brazilian women.

Methods

An online cross-sectional study was carried out in Brazil, with a structured questionnaire regarding dysmenorrhea and associated symptoms. PD intensity was measured with the Numerical Rating Scale for Pain and classified as mild (1-3), moderate (4-7) and severe (> 8). The association between qualitative variables was performed using Pearson's Chi-Square Test. The quantification of this association was measured using multinomial logistic regression models, with calculation of Odds

SUBMITTER: Barbosa-Silva J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10840141 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature