# Prevalence and determinants of primary dysmenorrhea among rural adolescent girls: A cross-sectional descriptive study

## TL;DR

This study finds that over half of rural adolescent girls experience moderate to severe menstrual pain, with factors like BMI and family history playing a role.

## Contribution

The study identifies specific demographic and health-related determinants of primary dysmenorrhea in rural adolescent populations.

## Key findings

- 61.3% of girls experienced moderate pain and 27% severe pain from dysmenorrhea.
- BMI, family history, and family type were significantly associated with pain severity.
- Age, menarcheal age, and income showed no significant associations with dysmenorrhea severity.

## Abstract

Primary dysmenorrhea is a common cause of morbidity among adolescent girls, impacting school attendance and quality of life. This
community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 rural adolescent girls (13-18 years) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli using a
structured interview schedule and Numerical Pain Rating Scale to assess prevalence and determinants of dysmenorrhea. Data showed that
61.3% experienced moderate pain and 27% severe pain, with significant associations between severity and BMI (p = 0.031), family history
(p = 0.015) and family type (p = 0.029). No significant associations were observed with age, menarcheal age, cycle frequency, flow
duration, religion, or income.