The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Stress on the Severity of Dysmenorrhea Among Female Architecture Students at Syiah Kuala University

Introduction : Dysmenorrhea, characterized by lower abdominal cramping pain during menstruation, significantly impacts women's quality of life. Risk factors include stress and poor sleep quality, which are prevalent among university students due to academic pressures. This study examines the relationship between sleep quality, stress, and dysmenorrhea severity among female architecture students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 136 female students selected via stratified random sampling. Validated questionnaires (NRS for pain, PSQI for sleep quality, and PSS for stress) were used. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation test.Results: Most respondents experienced moderate dysmenorrhea (50%), poor sleep quality (93.4%), and moderate stress (65.4%). No significant correlation was found between sleep quality and dysmenorrhea severity (p=0.629). However, stress showed a significant association with dysmenorrhea (p=0.000), with higher stress levels linked to increased pain severity.Conclusion : Stress significantly exacerbates dysmenorrhea, while sleep quality does not show a direct impact. Interventions to reduce stress may alleviate dysmenorrhea symptoms in this population.