Browsing by Author "Selvam, Senthil"
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Item Assessing The Prevalence Of Primary Dysmenorrhea And Comparing The Severity Of Symptoms With Married And Unmarried Women: An Observational Study(IMED Research Publications, 2020-04) Kumari, Priya; Selvam, Senthil; JananiBackground: primary dysmenorrhea [PD] or menstrual cramp is a natural phenomenon which occurs throughout the reproductive years of every women. It characterized by cramping and lower abdominal pain just before and during menstruation. It occupies 20% – 90% of female population. Purpose: The aim is to assessing and comparing the intensity of pain and symptoms for PD in married and unmarried. Methodology: A total 100 female with PD were recruited by simple random sampling to participate in this study. Recruited female with PD were allocated into two groups, Group A unmarried women and Group B married women were provided with MOOS menstrual distress questionnaire [MDQ], WaLIDD score and pain scoring NPRS numerical pain rating scale were used to assess the severity of pain and symptoms. Result: Group A shows significant difference [p< o.o1] in MDQ and NPRS when compared to Group B. Conclusion: The study shows unmarried women’s have increase intensity of pain and symptoms than married women.