PREVALENCE OF DYSMENORRHEA, EFFECTS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND THE PRACTICE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) AMONG UNIMAS UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS

NATALIE, LOW PEI XUAN (2023) PREVALENCE OF DYSMENORRHEA, EFFECTS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND THE PRACTICE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) AMONG UNIMAS UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is a common medical condition among women of child-bearing age which affects womens’ Activity Daily Living. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are commonly practiced to manage dysmenorrhea. Objective: This study aims to assess the effects of dysmenorrhea on Activity Daily Living (ADL) and the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 134 UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students between April and May 2023. The study was conducted using a simple random sampling technique. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Fisher-Freeman-Halton Exact Test was used to test the association between the variables. Results: The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students was 71.6% with most of the participants (n= 134) reported moderate pain (58.2%). Daily chores activity (p= 0.022), sleep disturbance (p=0.026), socializing with peers (p= 0.001) and meal routine (p<0.001) were statistically significantly affected by dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea also had a significant impact on missing class (p= 0.022). The use of Paracetamol (p<0.001), Mefenamic Acid (p= 0.022), hot compress/ heating pads (p=0.001) and bed rest (p=0.008) were associated with dysmenorrhea. VI. Conclusions: The effect of dysmenorrhea on Activity Daily Living could be reduced. Hence, empowering the community on the use of other CAM modalities (exercising, massage, acupuncture & TENS) other than the common ones aid in reducing the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.

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