Association Between Body Mass Index and Menstrual Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Female Students

  • Ketut Teni Arya Putri Universitas Udayana
  • Anak Agung Gede Angga Puspa Negara Departemen Fisioterapi, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali
  • Ni Komang Ayu Juni Antari Departemen Fisioterapi, Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali
  • Ni Wayan Tianing Departemen Biokimia, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali

Abstract

Background: Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is a common complaint among female students and may be influenced by various factors, including body mass index (BMI). Understanding this relationship is essential for early management and prevention strategies.
Methods: This analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design involved 60 female students selected through purposive sampling. BMI was calculated based on weight and height measurements, while dysmenorrhea intensity was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
Results: Spearman’s rho correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between BMI and menstrual pain intensity (p = 0.003, r = 0.377), indicating that higher BMI is associated with greater pain levels.
Conclusion: There is a significant, albeit low, positive correlation between BMI and dysmenorrhea intensity in female university students. These findings suggest the importance of maintaining a healthy BMI to potentially reduce menstrual pain severity.


Keywords: body mass index, dysmenorrhea, female students, menstrual pain, cross-sectional study

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2025-04-29
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PUTRI, Ketut Teni Arya et al. Association Between Body Mass Index and Menstrual Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Female Students. Majalah Ilmiah Fisioterapi Indonesia, [S.l.], v. 13, n. 1, p. 129-133, apr. 2025. ISSN 2722-0443. Available at: <https://ojs.unud.ac.id/index.php/mifi/article/view/102764>. Date accessed: 14 oct. 2025.
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Vol 13 No 1 (2025): Majalah Ilmiah Fisioterapi Indonesia
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