A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING AWARENESS OF DYSMENORRHEA AND ITS HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG THE ADOLESCENT GIRLS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS

Author Name: 1. Dr. Sateesh Biradar , 2. Ms. Ashwini Patil

Volume/Issue: 03/12

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2023-31613435/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1.Principal, HOD of Psychiatric Nursing, P P Savani School of Nursing, P P Savani University, Kosamba, Dhamdod, Dist- Surat, Gujarat, India

2.Associate Professor, P P Savani School of Nursing, P P Savani University, Kosamba, Dhamdod, Dist- Surat, Gujarat, India

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Menstruation is a natural process in the girl’s life. The pain, also known as dysmenorrhea or period pain, ranges from dull and bothersome to severe and extreme. Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem which affects most of students in their academic performances and their daily activities. Aim of the study: Aim of this study was to assess knowledge regarding awareness on Dysmenorrhea and its health-seeking behavior and to develop pamphlet. Material and Methods: Quantitative research approach in that descriptive study method was used to assess knowledge regarding Dysmenorrhea and its health seeking behaviors among adolescent’s girls. Study was conducted in selected schools of Mangrol, district Surat Gujarat. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 adolescent Girls at selected schools of Mangrol. Structured knowledge questionnaire was prepared to assess the knowledge regarding Dysmenorrhea and its health seeking behaviors. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result:The result of the study has revealed that majority of respondents 70% had moderately adequate knowledge, 6% respondents had adequate knowledge and 24 % had inadequate knowledge regarding dysmenorrhea and its health seeking behavior. Findings of the chi square value were showing that there was no any association between demographic variable and knowledge with age, age of menarche, regularity of menses, duration of menses, residence, stream regarding dysmenorrhea and its health seeking behavior. Conclusion: It was concluded on the basis of the findings of this study that majority of the adolescent girls had average knowledge about dysmenorrhea and its health seeking behaviors.

Key words: Knowledge, Dysmenorrhea, Health-seeking behavior, Adolescent girls, Pamphlet