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Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students

Amal A Murad, Eman E Elsabagh.


Abstract
Objective: To assess the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among female nursing students at Taibah University, evaluate its impact on quality of life (QoL), and identify self-care practices used for symptom relief.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 332 nursing students. We used an online survey, including socio-demographic data, menstrual history, EuroQol-5D for QoL, and self-care practices. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, with chi-square tests and Spearman correlation coefficients.
Results: Dysmenorrhea prevalence was 87.9%. A significant negative correlation was found between dysmenorrhea severity and QoL score (r = -0.459, p<0.001) and academic performance (r = -0.169, p=0.002). A significant positive correlation existed between dysmenorrhea severity and BMI (r = 0.235, p<0.001). The most common self-care practices were rest (92.5%), herbal tea (75.3%), and warm compress application (72.3%).
Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea significantly impacts nursing students' QoL and academic performance. Early interventions for pain management and enhanced self-care strategies can reduce symptom severity and improve QoL.

Key words: Dysmenorrhea, prevalence, quality of life, nursing students, Saudi Arabia.


 
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Murad AA, Elsabagh EE. Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956

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Murad AA, Elsabagh EE. Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=228832 [Access: May 12, 2025]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956

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Murad AA, Elsabagh EE. Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


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Murad AA, Elsabagh EE. Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. RMJ. (2025), [cited May 12, 2025]; 50(2): 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


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Murad, A. A. & Elsabagh, . E. E. (2025) Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. RMJ, 50 (2), 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


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Murad, Amal A, and Eman E Elsabagh. 2025. Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


Chicago Style

Murad, Amal A, and Eman E Elsabagh. "Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Murad, Amal A, and Eman E Elsabagh. "Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students." Rawal Medical Journal 50.2 (2025), 357-361. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


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Murad, A. A. & Elsabagh, . E. E. (2025) Prevalence, self-care practices and impact of dysmenorrhea on quality of life among Saudi female nursing students. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 357-361. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241115120956


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