THE RELATIONSHIP OF ANXIETY LEVELS OF WOMEN RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 WITH MENSTRUAL CYCLE CHANGES

Authors : Özlem Kaplan, Salime Mucuk, Merve Gül Şahin, Ali Çetinkaya

Pages : 284-300

Doi:10.70813/ssd.1411339

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Publication Date : 2024-12-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to determine menstrual cycle changes and anxiety levels in women with COVID-19 after recovery. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between 25 October 2021 and 27 February 2022 on 324 women who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered at the Pandemic Outpatient Clinic of Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital. Study data were collected using a Personal Information Form, A Menstrual Symptom Scale, and a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Findings: Women\\\'s scores on the Menstrual Symptom Scale varied according to age, BMI, marital status, education level and time elapsed after COVID-19 recovery (p 0.05). There was a weak positive correlation between women\\\'s state anxiety score and the negative effects sub-dimension (r=.131; p<0.05). There was a statistically significant positive and weak correlation between state anxiety score and menstrual symptom scale negative effects (r=0.232; p<0.001), menstrual pain symptoms (r=0.240; p<0.001), coping methods sub-dimension (r= 0.147; p =0.008) and total scale score (r=0.237; p<0.001). Results: As a result of this study, it can be said that having COVID-19 infection and anxiety may cause menstrual cycle irregularities in women. Nurses should assess the menstrual cycles of women with COVID-19 infection and refer them to appropriate treatment and counseling services if necessary.
Keywords : Anksiyete, COVID-19, Menstrüel Döngü, Hemşirelik, Kadın