Influencing factors of dysmenorrhoea among hospital nurses: a questionnaire survey in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Nurses are at high risk of dysmenorrhoea while working with patients. The study objectives were to: (1) describe the demographic and menstruation characteristics of dysmenorrhoea, knowledge about dysmenorrhoea and menstrual attitudes towards menstruation among dysmenorrhoeal and non-dysmenorrhoeal hospital nurses; (2) identify significant differences between the groups; and (3) examine factors influencing dysmenorrhoea. METHODS:This cross-sectional survey used a structured questionnaire, administered at two hospitals in southern Taiwan. Participants included hospital nurses at least 18 years of age who agreed to participate. All participants were recruited through random sampling. The questionnaire included demographic data, the Dysmenorrhoea Knowledge Scale and Menstrual Attitu

SUBMITTER: Chiu MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5778302 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature