Dysmenorrhea Experiences of Young Girls: A Phenomenological Study

Objective: This research aimed to explore the dysmenorrhea experiences of young girls according to the comfort theory and the coping methods they used for dysmenorrhea. Methodology: The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Descriptive quantitative part was made to...

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Published inInternational journal of caring sciences Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 1343 - 1351
Main Authors Yasar, Oznur, Guneri, Sezer Er
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nicosia Professor Despina Sapountzi - Krepia Publisher of the International Journal of Caring Sciences 01.05.2021
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Content analysis
Data collection
Digestive system
Gynecology
Interviews
Menstruation
Pain
Qualitative research
Quality of life
Research methodology
Sleep
Students
Syrups & sweeteners
Young adults
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Summary:Objective: This research aimed to explore the dysmenorrhea experiences of young girls according to the comfort theory and the coping methods they used for dysmenorrhea. Methodology: The research was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Descriptive quantitative part was made to determine the young girls with primary dysmenorrhea (n=363). Phenomenological qualitative part was made to explore the young girls' dysmenorrhea experiences and coping methods (n=14). Results: Primary dysmenorrhea rate was 95%. Through thematic content analysis, themes were grouped as holistic comfort and individual comfort. Holistic comfort consisted from six main themes as physical effects, socio-cultural effects, psycho-spiritual effects, environmental effects, causes of dysmenorrhea and coping methods. In individual comfort, relief dimension was the emphasized. Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea leads to biopsychosocial problems in young girls and the environment and culture affect dysmenorrhea experiences. Young girls should be supported on coping methods towards dysmenorrhea.
ISSN:1791-5201
1792-037X