Help-seeking behaviour in dysmenorrhoea: A cross-sectional exploration using the Behavioural Model of Health Services Use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dysmenorrhoea, or period pain, is a prevalent gynaecological condition that can result in functional interference during menstruation. Despite the significant disruption dysmenorrhoea can have on functioning and well-being, medical help-seeking rates are low. Little is known about what factors may predict help-seeking for dysmenorrhoea.

Objectives

The current study aimed to test the predictive validity of the Behavioural Model of Health Services Use (BMHSU) for help-seeking behaviour in dysmenorrhoea, whereby help-seeking behaviour was operationalised as having attended to a healthcare professional for dysmenorrhoea-related care.

Design

A cross-sectional observational design was used.

Methods

Participants (N = 439) completed an online survey,

SUBMITTER: Matheson SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11339737 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature