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This study aims to explore the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, psychological wellbeing, and academic performance among Jordanian female university students.

June 14, 2026Frontiers in Global Women s HealthOpen Access

The impact of dysmenorrhea on psychological wellbeing and academic achievement among Jordanian female university students

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AAArwa AlsarairehAssociation of Maternal and Child Health Programs AAAnoud AlblewiAl-Zaytoonah University of Jordan IAIshraq Al-SarairheJerash University

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Randomized trial demonstrates the effects of dysmenorrhea on psychological wellbeing and academic performance in female university students, suggesting the need for health interventions.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea, psychological wellbeing, and academic performance among Jordanian female university students.
Conducted an online, cross-sectional survey from August to November 2025 with 492 female participants.
Assessed dysmenorrhea severity using the WaLIDD scale and psychological wellbeing with the DASS-21.
Analyzed data using descriptive and inferential statistics.
73.8% reported menstrual pain lasting 1–2 days, with 43.3% skipping classes due to pain.
DASS-21 scores showed mild levels of depression (mean = 1.11), anxiety (mean = 1.15), and stress (mean = 0.82).
Significant predictors of dysmenorrhea severity included age, sleep duration, and family history (R² = 25.4%, p < 0.001).

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Alsaraireh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e44a3b1cc60ccdea8a22e https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2026.1776436

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Randomized trial demonstrates the effects of dysmenorrhea on psychological wellbeing and academic performance in female university students, suggesting the need for health interventions.

The impact of dysmenorrhea on psychological wellbeing and academic achievement among Jordanian female university students

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The impact of dysmenorrhea on psychological wellbeing and academic achievement among Jordanian female university students

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