STUDI KUALITATIF MANAJEMEN NYERI HAID (DYSMENORRHEA) DAN MEKANISME KOPING PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI SMA NEGERI 12 KENDARI TAHUN 2025

Abstrak

Background: Adolescence is a transitional phase from childhood to adulthood marked by biological, physiological, and emotional changes, one of which is menstruation, which is often accompanied by pain or dysmenorrhea due to uterine contractions. Aims: To describe the experiences of adolescent girls regarding attitudes towards behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influencing menstrual pain management (dysmenorrhea) and coping mechanisms of adolescent girls at SMA Negeri 12 Kendari. Methods: This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The informant selection technique used purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted through observation and in-depth interviews with two key informants: a school health unit officer and a teacher on duty, as well as six regular informants: three tenth-grade and three eleventh-grade students. Data analysis used thematic analysis. Results: The study results showed that most female students experienced physical and psychological discomfort during menstrual pain, such as anxiety, irritability, and impaired concentration. School support, played a crucial role in menstrual pain management. While students' perceptions of behavioral control varied. Conclusion: Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence adolescent girls' engagement in menstrual pain management, with school and peer support being important factors. Coping mechanisms used include problem-focused coping through simple actions and emotion-focused coping, which involves emotional responses without specific treatment.

Kata kunci

• Dysmenorrhea
• adolescent girls
• coping mechanisms