Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea and Migraine and Their Effect on Employees' Health Behavior and Daily Life Functions

Abstract

Objective: Female employees in organizations face health-related challenges when they face issues related to dysmenorrhea and migraine, and it becomes difficult for them to maintain their work performance. The objective of this study was to measure the impact of the frequency of dysmenorrhea, severity of migraine and coping mechanisms on the work loss and daily life functioning of the employees. The study also tested the mediating role of quality of life between the relationship of these variables. Method: A sample of 177 female employees from different firms was selected. The data was collected through a structured survey questionnaire. Intervention: The empirical tests were performed using RStudio software, considered appropriate for confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Results: The study found that the impact of the frequency of dysmenorrhea, severity of migraine and coping mechanisms on the work loss and daily life functioning of the employees was significant and positively indirect. The mediating role of quality of life was also positively accepted between the direct relationships. Conclusion: The study is novel as it contributed significant knowledge to the literature body. The practical findings of this research are also essential to improve the female employees' daily functioning and work loss.