"Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Hostel Students: A Cross- Sectional Study”

Saranya A; Srujana Kona; Shwetha S S

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66965

"Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Hostel Students: A Cross- Sectional Study”

Author(s)	Ms. Saranya A, Mrs Srujana Kona, Prof. Shwetha S S
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynaecological condition that significantly affects daily activities and quality of life. Primary dysmenorrhea affects more than just physical health, often interfering with students’ academic performance and emotional well-being. Many young women normalize menstrual pain and rely on self-care, delaying professional consultation and experiencing repeated absenteeism and difficulty concentrating. These challenges are amplified in hostel-based academic settings, where privacy concerns, limited access to healthcare, and reliance on peer advice can further delay effective management. This underscores the need for improved awareness, early screening, and supportive interventions for students with primary dysmenorrhea. Aim: To analyse the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea among hostel students and compare the findings with published literature. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 118 hostel students aged 17–25 years. Data were collected using a structured Google Forms questionnaire covering demographics, menstrual history, presence of dysmenorrhea, and pain severity measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: A total of 118 hostel students were initially assessed. After excluding 13 students with PCOD, the final sample consisted of 105 participants. Of these, 85 (80.9%) reported primary dysmenorrhea and 20 (19.1%) reported no menstrual pain, with the difference being statistically significant (p < 0.001). . Of those affected, 22 (25.9%) experienced mild pain, 28 (32.9%) reported moderate pain, and 34 (40.0%) suffered from severe pain. This shows that while dysmenorrhea is common, a large proportion of students (72.9%) experience moderate to severe pain, Conclusion: Primary dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among hostel students and significantly impacts quality of life. Findings emphasize the need for awareness and management strategies to reduce menstrual pain and its academic and social consequences.
Keywords	Primary dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain; Prevalence; Severity; Hostel students; Quality of life.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66965

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