Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact
Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is one of the most prevalent conditions among adolescents and young females globally, significantly affecting academic performance, quality of life, and social interactions. Despite its high prevalence, dysmenorrhea has been rarely investigated in Saudi Arabia,...
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| author | Mohammad A. Jareebi Saja A. Almraysi Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf Ghadeer A. Alneel Areej H. Zughaibi Sarah J. Mobarki Imtenan A. Oberi Hayam A. Alzahrani Shatha A. Aldhowaihi Zainab A. Alramadhan Majed A. Ryani Ahmed A. Bahri Nuha H. Abutalib Nada M. Makein Ahmad Y. Alqassim |
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| description | Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is one of the most prevalent conditions among adolescents and young females globally, significantly affecting academic performance, quality of life, and social interactions. Despite its high prevalence, dysmenorrhea has been rarely investigated in Saudi Arabia, resulting in a scarcity of national data. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and determinants of dysmenorrhea among females in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study included 1026 participants recruited from various regions of Saudi Arabia using a convenience sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using a validated, self-administered online questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and associated symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Additionally, multiple logistic regression was employed to identify the determinants of dysmenorrhea within the sample. The analysis was performed using R software. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among the sample was 87%, with a mean pain score of 6 ± 2.2. Common menstrual cycle-associated symptoms included mood swings (79%), abdominal bloating (60%), diarrhea (32%), and constipation (26%). Factors associated with an increased risk of dysmenorrhea included Saudi nationality (OR = 1.96, <i>p</i> = 0.032), employment (OR = 1.75, <i>p</i> = 0.034), and a history of gynecological surgeries (OR = 1.81, <i>p</i> = 0.045). Conversely, multiparity was associated with a reduced risk of dysmenorrhea (OR = 0.36, <i>p</i> = 0.046). Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among Saudi women and is accompanied by significant menstrual symptoms that adversely affect quality of life. Understanding its determinants and associated symptoms is essential for improving management strategies and mitigating its impact on women’s lives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b74d8433170648758c7886f2e02517562025-01-24T13:38:49ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-0115110810.3390/life15010108Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and ImpactMohammad A. Jareebi0Saja A. Almraysi1Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf2Ghadeer A. Alneel3Areej H. Zughaibi4Sarah J. Mobarki5Imtenan A. Oberi6Hayam A. Alzahrani7Shatha A. Aldhowaihi8Zainab A. Alramadhan9Majed A. Ryani10Ahmed A. Bahri11Nuha H. Abutalib12Nada M. Makein13Ahmad Y. Alqassim14Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Health Hospital, Riyadh 12231, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saudi Ministry of Health, Riyadh 11992, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Majmmah University, Majmmah 15341, Saudi ArabiaMedical Intern at King Fahad University Hospital, Bashar Ibn Burd St, Al Aqrabiyah, Al Khobar 34445, Saudi ArabiaFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi ArabiaDysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is one of the most prevalent conditions among adolescents and young females globally, significantly affecting academic performance, quality of life, and social interactions. Despite its high prevalence, dysmenorrhea has been rarely investigated in Saudi Arabia, resulting in a scarcity of national data. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and determinants of dysmenorrhea among females in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study included 1026 participants recruited from various regions of Saudi Arabia using a convenience sampling technique. Data collection was conducted using a validated, self-administered online questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and associated symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Additionally, multiple logistic regression was employed to identify the determinants of dysmenorrhea within the sample. The analysis was performed using R software. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among the sample was 87%, with a mean pain score of 6 ± 2.2. Common menstrual cycle-associated symptoms included mood swings (79%), abdominal bloating (60%), diarrhea (32%), and constipation (26%). Factors associated with an increased risk of dysmenorrhea included Saudi nationality (OR = 1.96, <i>p</i> = 0.032), employment (OR = 1.75, <i>p</i> = 0.034), and a history of gynecological surgeries (OR = 1.81, <i>p</i> = 0.045). Conversely, multiparity was associated with a reduced risk of dysmenorrhea (OR = 0.36, <i>p</i> = 0.046). Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among Saudi women and is accompanied by significant menstrual symptoms that adversely affect quality of life. Understanding its determinants and associated symptoms is essential for improving management strategies and mitigating its impact on women’s lives.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/108dysmenorrheapainwomen’s healthmenstrual symptomsSaudi femalesprevalence |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad A. Jareebi Saja A. Almraysi Dhiyaa A. H. Otayf Ghadeer A. Alneel Areej H. Zughaibi Sarah J. Mobarki Imtenan A. Oberi Hayam A. Alzahrani Shatha A. Aldhowaihi Zainab A. Alramadhan Majed A. Ryani Ahmed A. Bahri Nuha H. Abutalib Nada M. Makein Ahmad Y. Alqassim Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact Life dysmenorrhea pain women’s health menstrual symptoms Saudi females prevalence |
| title | Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact |
| title_full | Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact |
| title_fullStr | Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact |
| title_short | Dysmenorrhea Among Women Living in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Determinants, and Impact |
| title_sort | dysmenorrhea among women living in saudi arabia prevalence determinants and impact |
| topic | dysmenorrhea pain women’s health menstrual symptoms Saudi females prevalence |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/108 |
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