Research Article
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 |
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Multiple responses allowed. Source: field data (2022). |