Prevalence, Management, and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Lives of Nurse and Midwife Trainees in Northern Ghana

Table 6

Impact of dysmenorrhea on the quality of life.

Variables	Frequency (n = 303)	Percent (%)
Dysmenorrhea affects quality of life
No	51	25.2
Yes	151	74.8
Change clothing style when menstruating
No	44	21.8
Yes	158	78.2
Feels increased affection during menstruation
No	110	54.5
Yes	92	45.5
Negative effect of dysmenorrhea on quality of life
Feel more agitated or more nervous	71	35.2
Feel more tired	108	53.5
Cannot have a normal diet	102	50.5
Cannot perform normal physical activities	118	58.4
Negative effect of dysmenorrhea on the student’s relationship
Affects social life	109	54.0
Relationship with family members	48	23.8
Partner relationship	70	34.7
Relationship with friends	80	39.6
Academic work	126	62.4
Effect of dysmenorrhea on college performance
Cannot concentrate in class	156	77.2
Failed exams	6	3.0
Individual study is affected	110	54.5
Dysmenorrhea affects school activities
No	26	12.9
Yes, most of the time	103	51.0
Yes, occasionally	73	36.1
Number of days one misses classes
Does not miss class	130	64.4
One day	42	20.8
2-3 days	22	10.9
More than 3 days	8	4.0

Multiple responses allowed. Source: field data (2022).