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

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..