Effect of Spleen 6-point Acupressure on Pain Intensity among Late Adolescents Nursing Students with Primary Dysmenorrhea

Document Type : Research articles

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1 Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University.

2 Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

Abstract

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a menstrual disorder characterized by colicy pain 
in the suprapubic region and radiate to the lumbar and thighs. Its prevalence varies from 45 to 95 
% globally with higher rates reported among adolescent populations. It can reduce the quality of 
life and hinders social activities among adolescents, especially when it is accompanied by 
symptoms such as headache, backache, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, general malaise, 
weakness, boredom and chills. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Spleen 6 point 
acupressure on pain intensity among late adolescents nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea. 
Materials and method: A quasi-experimental research design was used. The study was conducted 
in the faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, obstetric & gynecologic nursing skills lab. A 
convenient sample of 80 female students was selected from the third academic year in the faculty of 
nursing. Three tools were used for data collection (female student’s basic data questionnaire,
Visual Analogue Scale and a modified version of Chamber Price Pain Rating Scale). Results: The 
study results revealed a highly statistically significant difference regarding pain intensity among 
female students before and after SP6 acupressure, where (p<0.000). Conclusion: SP6 acupressure 
can be used as an effective intervention to decrease menstrual pain among adolescents. 
Recommendations: SP6 acupressure is effective intervention for adolescents with primary 
dysmenorrhea and thus should be used as a nursing management method of this group of 
adolescents. 

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Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 24, Issue 3
September 2022
Pages 114-124

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