Relationship of Physical Activity to Primary Dysmenorrhea



DOI: https://doi.org/10.25077/jom.7.2.94-97.2022


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M.Pemberdi Intasir (Raja Ali Haji Maritime University)
Een Sumarni (Raja Ali Haji Maritime University)

Abstract


This study aims to determine the relationship between physical activity and primary dysmenorrhea. The method used in this study is a cross sectional study. A sample of 30 Biology Education students at Raja Ali Haji Maritime University class of 2021 used a purposive sampling technique. To measure primary dysmenorrhea using the McGill`s questionnaire, the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) questionnaire measures physical activity. Data analysis uses Chi Square. The results of the analysis of physical activity on primary dysmenorrhea showed a p value of 0.0 (p <0.05). Thus it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between physical activity and primary dysmenorrhea in female students.


Keywords


Physical Activity, Primary Dysmenorrhea

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