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    The relationship of anxiety levels of women recovering from COVID-19 with menstrual cycle changes
    (Selçuk Üniversitesi, 20.12.2024) Kaplan, Özlem; Mucuk, Salime; Şahin, Merve Gül; Çetinkaya, Ali
    Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between anxiety levels of women recovering from COVID-19 and menstrual cycle changes. 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 Menstrual Symptom Scale total score is 59.03 ± 19.47, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores were 40.92 ± 4.49 and 47.69 ± 4.27 respectively. While there was an increase in length of menstrual cycle, duration of menstrual bleeding, severity of dysmenorrhea and number of analgesics used in the menstrual cycle after COVID-19 infection compared to before COVID-19 infection (p<0.05), there was no difference in the number of pads used (p >0.05). There was a weak positive correlation between women's state anxiety score and the Menstrual Symptom Scale 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 has been determined that women who have had COVID-19 disease have disorders in menstrual cycle patterns and increased anxiety levels. High state anxiety may exacerbate menstrual symptoms. Nurses should assess the menstrual cycles of women with COVID-19 infection and refer them to appropriate treatment and counseling services if necessary.