Comparison of Quality of Life of Students with Menorrhagia and Non Menorrhagia in Faculty of Medicine Unsyiah
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This study investigates the impact of menorrhagia, a condition characterized by excessive menstrual bleeding exceeding 80 ml per cycle, on the quality of life among students in the Faculty of Medicine at Unsyiah. Menorrhagia has a multifactorial aetiology and can significantly affect women's daily activities due to excessive bleeding. This research compares the quality of life between students suffering from menorrhagia and those who do not. The study utilizes an analytical observational approach with a cross-sectional design, employing non-probability total sampling techniques. Data were collected using the Pictorial Bleeding Assessment Chart (PBAC), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Short Form 36 Quality of Life (SF-36) questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Chi-Square test, yielding the following p-values: 0.054 for physical function, 0.573 for physical role, 0.944 for pain, 0.944 for general health, 0.600 for vitality/energy, 0.024 for social function, 0.976 for emotional role, 0.844 for mental health, and 0.214 for overall quality of life across eight dimensions. The results indicate no significant difference in the quality of life between students with and without menorrhagia, except in the social function dimension (p = 0.024). Overall, the study concludes that menorrhagia does not significantly impact the quality of life of affected students compared to their peers without the condition, except for social functioning.
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