Hubungan Pola Makan dan Kejadian Dismenore Primer pada Remaja

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: The most common factor influencing dysmenorrhea in adolescents is daily dietary intake. Junk food consumption is closely linked to dysmenorrhea in adolescents. Research shows that Indonesians consume a high proportion of unhealthy foods, including processed foods, fast food, sweetened drinks, and foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. Surveys also indicate a low intake of healthy foods, particularly fruits and vegetables.

Methods: This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was drawn using purposive sampling. A total of 48 respondents were obtained. The statistical test used in the bivariate analysis was the chi-square test.

Results: The eating patterns of adolescents in Jember have a good eating pattern category of 14 respondents (29.2%) and adolescents with poor eating patterns of 34 respondents (70.8%). The level of mild dysmenorrhea pain is 13 respondents (27.1%) and the level of moderate dysmenorrhea pain is 35 respondents (72.9%). The results of statistical analysis of eating patterns with the level of primary dysmenorrhea pain in adolescents with a p-value of 0.022 and an OR value of 4.67, which means there is a relationship between eating patterns and the level of primary dysmenorrhea pain felt by adolescents.

Conclusion: There is a link between adolescent dietary patterns and the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea in adolescents. Poor dietary habits, such as skipping breakfast, consuming less than the recommended daily intake, and consuming more fast food, are the most common contributing factors to dysmenorrhea in adolescents.

KEYWORDS

Dysmenorrhea, adolescents, dietary habbits