Assessment Of Knowledge on Dysmenorrhea Among Nursing Students

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea, one of the most common menstrual disorders, affects a significant proportion of women and can impair their daily functioning and quality of life. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, require adequate knowledge to manage their own health and educate others. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of dysmenorrhea among nursing students at a nursing college. A cross-sectional design with a quantitative research approach was adopted, and 43 nursing students were selected using a convenient sampling technique.

Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and the participants’ knowledge was categorized into three levels: Adequate Knowledge, Moderately Adequate Knowledge, and Inadequate Knowledge. The results showed that only 6.98% of the students had adequate knowledge, while 9.30% had moderately adequate knowledge. A majority (83.72%) of the students demonstrated inadequate knowledge.

The findings indicate a significant knowledge gap among nursing students, highlighting the need for educational interventions. Enhancing students' awareness and understanding of dysmenorrhea can empower them to manage their own health effectively and play an active role in promoting menstrual health awareness. Incorporating topics on dysmenorrhea and menstrual health management into the nursing curriculum is recommended to address these gaps and improve overall student outcomes.