Prevalence, Management, and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Lives of Nurse and Midwife Trainees in Northern Ghana.

Abubakari WuniBrenda Abena NyarkoMudasir Mohammed IbrahimIssahaka Abdulai BaakoIddrisu Sisala MohammedCamillus Buunaaisie

Published in: Obstetrics and gynecology international (2023)

The current study revealed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea among nurse and midwife trainees in the northern part of Ghana. The majority of the respondent experienced loss of appetite and intense pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen, and their concentration during lectures was also significantly affected. The most predominant nonpharmacological method used for reducing the pain was sleep and the application of warm objects on the abdomen.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
primary care
neuropathic pain
general practice
risk factors
physical activity
weight loss
single cell
spinal cord
sleep quality
body weight
depressive symptoms