DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE PRACTICE OF WOMEN ON MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA IN SELECTED AREAS OF D&NH

Priya Sharma; Hetal Patel; Sujeeta Malik

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE PRACTICE OF WOMEN ON MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA IN SELECTED AREAS OF D&NH

Priya Sharma, Hetal Patel, Sujeeta Malik

Abstract :

Menstrual problem is a common health problem among females in their reproductive years. Dysmenorrhea typically presents as cramp pain along the midline of the lower abdomen. Pain may be accompanied by complaints of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, and backache.1 The pain mostly affects their normal daily activity and quality of life depending on its duration and severity.2 The purpose of the study is to assess practices regarding management of dysmenorrhea among women. A Quantitative research approach was used. Overall results showed that majority 60% of samples belong to 15- 19 years. The women has less practice in management of dysmenorrhea. Thus the study suggested that practice of using home remedies during dysmenorrhea is effective to relive the pain.