THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DYSMENORRHEA AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 8 BATAM IN 2024

Abstract

Menstruation is one of the signs of puberty in adolescent girls, where the uterine lining sheds followed by monthly bleeding. Menstruation is often accompanied by dysmenorrhea, which is cramping pain in the lower abdomen. This condition can disrupt daily activities, including learning activities. This study aims to determine the relationship between dysmenorrhea and learning activities among female students at SMA Negeri 8 Batam. The method used was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The study population consisted of 467 female students from grade XI. The sample selection used a random sampling technique with the Slovin formula, resulting in 82 female students. The research was conducted in July 2024. Data were collected through questionnaires on dysmenorrhea and learning activities, then analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. Based on data analysis, the results showed that out of 72 respondents with dysmenorrhea, 54 (65.9%) experienced impaired learning activities, while 18 (22%) were not affected. None of the respondents without dysmenorrhea experienced activity impairment, and 10 (12.2%) respondents without dysmenorrhea did not experience any impairment. The results indicate a significant relationship between dysmenorrhea and learning activities with a p-value of 0.001 (< 0.05). This study concludes that dysmenorrhea affects the learning activities of female students at SMA Negeri 8 Batam in 2024, highlighting the need for health education about dysmenorrhea in schools.