Relationship Between Physical Activity, Kinesiophobia, Anxiety And Depression In University Students With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Findings From The Covid-19 Isolation Period

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of physical activity, kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression among university students experiencing primary dysmenorrhea during the period of social isolation and to examine the relationships among these variables. Methods: 272 female students from Istanbul University’s Faculty of Health Sciences participated in this cross-sectional, online survey study. Assessments included the Visual Analogue Scale, Menstrual Symptom Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory. Data were collected during the COVID-19 social isolation period. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation. Results: Overall, 50.2% of students reported severe primary dysmenorrhea. Menstrual symptoms showed a moderate positive correlation with pain (r=0.639, p