Primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:The researcher will introduce themselves and the research goals to the students and provide the necessary explanations. It is important to note that the interests of
Sponsors
Tarbiat Modares University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
14 Years to 19 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age group 14 to 19 years Registration in second secondary schools Informed and written consent of the student and one of their parents to participate in the study Experience any degree (mild, moderate, severe) of primary dysmenorrhea according to the questionnaire Having a regular menstrual cycle with intervals of 21 to 35 days and duration of 3 to 10 days for at least the last six months Experiencing at least 3 painful menstrual periods in the past 6 months Experience any degree of stress, anxiety and depression according to the questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Student unwillingness to participate in the study History of reproductive system diseases, surgeries and known chronic diseases Use of birth control pills in the last 6 months Suffering from hormonal disorders or irregular menstruation Having pelvic infections Burning, itching or abnormal vaginal discharge Participation in professional sports activities Complaints of any other pelvic pain as reported by the student History of using psychoactive drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression score in the 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the first and third menstrual cycles after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire.;Anxiety score in the 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the first and third menstrual cycles after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire.;Stress score in the 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the first and third menstrual cycles after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: 21-question depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Menstrual pain score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the first and third menstrual cycles after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.;Quality of life score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the first and third menstrual cycles after the educational intervention. Method of measurement: 12-question quality of life questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSedigheh Sadat Tavafian
Tarbiat Modares University
Outcome results
None listed