Pain management and coping strategies for primary dysmenorrhea: A qualitative study among female nursing students.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Primary dysmenorrhea is a problem that affects both young and adult women, with a significant impact on their daily lives. This pain is primarily managed through the consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and non-pharmacological approaches such as exercise, acupressure and heat. The present study aimed to describe how Spanish university students manage dysmenorrhea.

Design

Qualitative case study.

Methods

Nursing students (N = 33) from the region of Andalusia (Spain) participated in focus groups. A purposive sampling method was used, and the data were collected through videoconferencing and subsequently analysed thematically. The guidelines for conducting qualitative studies established by the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (CORE

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Martinez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8685831 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature