COMPARISON OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN WORKING FEMALES WITH OR WITHOUT MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Abstract

Background Objective Mood and physical symptoms associated with menstruation may impact a woman's productivity at work and can lead to missed workdays. These factors potentially affect the daily experiences and overall quality of life (QOL) of working women. This study aims to investigate the impact of menstruation on the daily experiences and quality of life among working women aged 18-30. Methodology This cross-sectional study compared the QOL of working women who are experiencing menstruation with those who are not. Data collection was conducted over a period of six months, using a sample size of 70 working women. The sample size was determined through the Cochrane formula, with a purposive sampling technique applied. A structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data, while the SF-36 survey was administered to assess quality of life. The participants were asked to read the consent form, and then testify their approval utilizing signature. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 27.0, with calculations including paired sample t-tests, means, and standard deviations. Results were presented in tabular form. Results Findings revealed that women without a menstrual cycle had significantly higher mean physical function scores (722.39) compared to those experiencing menstruation (464.49). The difference in QOL scores was statistically significant (p = .000) with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = -1.267). Conclusion Menstruation significantly impacts physical function and overall quality of life among working women. This research highlights the importance of addressing menstrual health to support work productivity and work-life balance in female employees.