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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls with Dysmenorrhoea in a Remote Area of Western Rajasthan

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Abstract

Background

The aim of this study was to examine depression and anxiety in adolescent girls with dysmenorrhoea in a remote area of western Rajasthan, as well as their quality of life.

Methods

The present research employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. A total of 492 girls between the ages of 13 and 19 years were randomly selected from two secondary schools in a remote area of western Rajasthan. The menstrual issues were studied using the semi-structured health performa. The magnitude of dysmenorrhoea was calculated using a ten-point visual analogue scale. The GAD-7 scale was used to measure anxiety, and PHQ-9 was used to measure depression.

Results

Depression and anxiety were substantially more prevalent in girls with dysmenorrhoea than in girls without dysmenorrhoea, with an overall prevalence of 29.25% and 37.11%, respectively (p value 0.00). Girls with dysmenorrhoea had an average pain level of 5.14 (SD = 2.45) over the previous three menstrual cycles (p value 0.00). 186 girls (58.62%) suffered moderate pain during dysmenorrhoea. 124 girls (38.99%) reported that dysmenorrhoea interfered with their regular sleep and compelled them to skip class (50.31%) (p value < 0.05). 175 girls (55.03%) reported that dysmenorrhoea had a mild effect on their daily lives, while 88 girls (27.67%) said dysmenorrhoea made them feel stressed (p value < 0.05).

Conclusion

A greater prevalence of dysmenorrhoea had a negative impact on mental health. Teenage girls are particularly vulnerable to these mental health problems. It is important to have a tenuous understanding of the menstrual problems associated with disease in adolescent females, especially in rural areas.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College and Attached Hospital, Barmer, Rajasthan, India

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  2. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Attached Hospital, Barmer, Rajasthan, India

    Girish Chandra Baniya MBBS, MD (Assistant Professor)

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The research was endorsed by the institutional ethics committee. This research was carried out in conjunction with the Helsinki Declaration. The ethical issues of the research were all addressed. Before beginning the interview, the participants were given and signed an informed consent form; they were willing participants in the study. Following this, participants signed a consent form, which gave them the right to exit as well as their freedom to disclose personal information at their own discretion. They were also assured that all information gathered would be kept private.

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Dr. Kamala Verma is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Barmer, Rajasthan. She has completed her MBBS and MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology from SPMC Bikaner, Rajasthan.

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Verma, K., Baniya, G.C. Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Adolescent Girls with Dysmenorrhoea in a Remote Area of Western Rajasthan. J Obstet Gynecol India 72 (Suppl 1), 281–289 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-021-01603-w

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