Assessment of Prevalence of Menstrual Distress Among Adolescents
Sivagiri Sree Narayana Medical Mission College of Nursing, Varkala
Abstract
Menstrual distress is a common health concern among adolescents that can adversely affect physical comfort, emotional well-being, academic performance, and quality of life. This study assessed the prevalence of menstrual distress among 280 adolescents at two schools in Varkala, and examined its association with selected socio-demographic variables using a modified menstrual distress questionnaire. The findings showed that 78% of adolescents experienced moderate distress, 15% mild, and 7% severe, with statistically significant associations found between distress levels and variables including age, religion, area of residence, monthly income, mother's education status, and exercise pattern. The study underscores the importance of early recognition of menstrual distress to guide school-based health education and intervention programs.
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The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest related to this study.
The study was self-funded, and no external financial assistance was received.
