Zahra Karimi - Epidemiology Student, Students Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
Leili Rabiei - Assistant Professor, Public Health Department, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
Asma Sayyad - Public Health Student, Students Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
Masoud Lotfizadeh - Associate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

Background and aims: Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common problems that women experience. Dysmenorrhea brings about psychological problems for women and adversely affects their performance. Therefore, providing, maintaining, and promoting the health of women is an important goal. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between general health and Dysmenorrhea in students of Shahrekord University in ۲۰۱۸.   Methods: In the present cross-sectional study, ۲۴۵ female students were selected by random cluster sampling method from Shahrekord University in ۲۰۱۸. Data were collected using the GHQ۲۸, visual analogue scale (VAS), and a reliable and valid questionnaire designed by the researchers to determine menstrual pattern. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and independent samples t test.   Results: The mean age at menarche was ۱۳.۵ years. Dysmenorrhea was observed in ۸۲.۸% of students. The severity of pain was measured by the VAS scale, indicating that ۲۲.۳% of the participants had severe menstrual pain. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea in participants with a family history of Dysmenorrhea was greater and statistically significant. The result of the t-test showed that there is a relationship between dysmenorrhea and the general health of the participants (P=۰.۰۳۶). There was also a significant relationship between menstrual cycle regularity and physical characteristics of the participants (P=۰.۰۱۹). Significant relationships were also found regarding the interval between menstrual cycles and physical symptoms (P=۰.۰۲۶), and depression and general health (P=۰.۰۰۰۱).   Conclusion: Due to the importance of dysmenorrhea and its high prevalence among female students, it is important to provide education and control on this disorder to improve the quality of life of women. It is also beneficial to create counseling centers to raise awareness of the psychological health of female students suffering from dysmenorrhea.

General health, Dysmenorrhea, Student