Table 2 Descriptive analysis of the dysmenorrhea WaLIDD score (n = 487)
Item | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
1) How much does menstrual pain affect your working ability? | |
Does not affect | 44 (9%) |
Almost never | 123 (25.3%) |
Almost always | 196 (40.2%) |
Always | 124 (25.5%) |
2) Menstrual pain location (s) | |
It is not painful | 26 (5.3%) |
Lumbar region (lower back) | 335 (35.6%) |
Thigh region | 181 (19.3%) |
Inguinal region (lower abdomen) | 424 (45.1%) |
3) Menstrual pain severity | |
Does not hurt | 17 (3.5%) |
Hurts a little bit | 92 (18.9%) |
Hurts a little more—hurts even more | 200 (41.1%) |
Hurts a whole lot—hurts worst | 178 (36.6%) |
4) Days of menstrual pain | |
0 days | 15 (3.1%) |
1–2 days | 368 (75.6%) |
3–4 days | 88 (18.1%) |
5 or more days | 16 (3.3%) |