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P. Padmavathi ¹, N. Kokilavani ², RajaSankar ³

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No -1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Sankagiri West Via, Thiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal Dist – 637303, IN
2 Adhiparasakthi College Of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is the most common of gynecologic complaints. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure on Premenstrual syndrome among adolescents. Design: Two group pretest and posttest True experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Government girls Secondary School, Erode. Participants: 40 adolescent girls with Premenstrual syndrome fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre-test was conducted by using premenstrual symptoms assessment scale. Immediately after pre-test acupressure was given once in a week for 6 weeks and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In posttest, the mean score of the control group sample was 177.3 (SD= 2.5) and the experimental group mean score was 70.8 (SD = 10.71) with Paired't 'value of 19.2 and 31.9. This showed that the acupressure was more effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding Premenstrual syndrome. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply that acupressure was effective in reducing the premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Acupressure, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescents.

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P. Padmavathi ¹, Rajasankar ², N. Kokilavani ³

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District 637303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In acupressure the pressure points on the body are identified that will give the desired results. They are then stimulated using finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body.

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P. Padmavathi ¹, Rajasankar ², N. Kokilavani ³

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1, Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is used to describe physical, cognitive, affective and behavioural symptoms that occur cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve quickly at or within a few days of the onset of menstruation. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of SIM on premenstrual syndrome among adolescents.

Design: A one group pre test and post test Pre experimental design was adopted for the study.

Setting: Selected area, Erode.

Participants: 40 adolescent girls with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.

Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to premenstrual syndrome. Immediately after pre test self instructional module was given to the adolescent girls to read about the premenstrual syndrome for 7 days and 8^th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of SIM. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 6.73 and the post test mean score was 23.54 with Paired't' value of 21.82. This showed that the SIM was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding premenstrual syndrome. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.

Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating adolescent girls on effective management of premenstrual syndrome. Education should be extended to parents and school peer leaders to address the reproductive health needs of adolescents.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescents Girls.

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C. G. Devi ¹, Rajasankar ¹, N. Kokilavani ¹

Affiliations
1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

This study conducted with the objective to assess the pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness regarding ill effect of alcohol abuse and to compare the pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness regarding ill effect of alcohol abuse among the lorry drivers. The study design used was one group pretest post test design. 60 lorry drivers were selected as a sample based on inclusive and exclusive criteria. Study sample were nominated according to non probability convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire to assess the level of awareness regarding ill effects of alcohol abuse, after getting informed consent the pretest was done by administering the structured questionnaire on level of awareness regarding the ill effects of alcoholic abuse, psychoeducation was given on ill effects of alcoholic abuse. On the same day after one week post test was done by administering the same tool. The pretest mean score was 173, S.D 22,9, the post mean score was 228 S.D was 44.3. Comparison of pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness score on ill effect of alcoholic abuse analyzed by using paired 't' test showed that there was high statistical significance at p<0.001 level. The study concluded that psychoeducation was effective in improving the level of awareness on ill effect of alcoholic abuse among lorry drivers.

Keywords

Psychoedcuation, Ill Effect of Alcohol, Alcoholic Abuse.

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C. G. Devi ¹, N. Kokilavani ¹, Rajasankar ¹

Affiliations
1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of counseling on readiness to change the behaviour among the alcoholic abuser. The study was conducted at Arikampedu village, Thiruvallur District, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pretest level of readiness to change behaviour among the alcoholic abuser., to assess the post test level of readiness to change the behaviour among the alcoholic abuser, to compare the pre and post test counseling level of readiness to change behaviour among the alcoholic abuser. The research approach adopted for the study is quantitative research approach. One group pretest and post test design. Convenience sampling technique was adopted for the study, sample size is 30, selected based on the inclusive and exclusive criteria. The data was obtained by using a demographic proforma and Audit scale for screening of alcoholic abuse, Socrates - personal drinking questionnaire was used to assess the effectiveness of counseling. Result showed that the comparison of pre and post test conseling level of readiness to change the behaviour, for recognition F = 15.52, for ambivalence - 68.68, taking step F = 3.35 which showed a high statistical significance at p<0.01 level.

Keywords

Alcoholic Abuser, Counseling, Readiness to Change, Audit, Socrates Scales.

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