Comparative Study between Different Acupressure Points on Relieving severity of Primary Dysmenorrhea

ABD EL-azeem, Naglaa Moslhi; Atia, Aziza Ahmed; Abd El Salam, Mohamed; Ramadan, Soad  Abd EL Salam

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2020.108124

Comparative Study between Different Acupressure Points on Relieving severity of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ (M.Sc. Nursing, Tanta University)

² Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University

³ Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty of medicine Benha University

⁴ Obstetrics and Gynecology of Nursing Faculty of Nursing Benha University

10.21608/ejhc.2020.108124

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea constitutes one of the most frequent disorders in women
of a fertile age. The objective of this research was to Comparative Study between Different
Acupressure Points on Relieving severity of primary dysmenorrhea. Research Design :
Prospective experimental design was utilized, Setting: at Faculty of Nursing, Benha
University Sampling: convenience sample 120 females aged 18–25 years old who met the
study criteria. were randomly assigned to one of two groups and evaluated during three
menstrual cycles. Tools: four tools were used for data collection, first tool, was An
interview questionnaire (a) Socio-demographic data (b)Menstrual history Second tool, Pain
responses sheet, (a) Physiological responses to pain, (b) Behavioral responses to pain, Third
tool, a modified version of "Johansson pain-o-meter ,Fourth tool, a follow up chart.
Results: main results of this study revealed that the severity of dysmenorrhea pain
diminished significantly following treatment with acupressure at the SP6 and SP8 points (P <
0.001). Furthermore, Significant differences was observed between usage the SP6 and SP8
regarding the effect on physical condition and regarding the effective words (pain severity)
which was reduced significantly further with SP6 point compared to SP8 point (*p<0.05).at
the first day and second day Conclusion: Acupressure on SP6 had statistically significant
effect than SP8 in female in age of 18-25 years old, suffered from primary dysmenorrhea.
Recommendation: acupressure management especially on SP6 for dysmenorrea should be
considered an integral part of nursing care, Mass media should be utilized for dissemination
of simple, correct and relevant information about Acupressure management of
dysmenorrhea, Studies to find out and assess effectiveness of acupressure on SP6 with
another acupressure point..

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