International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
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Online ISSN:-2582-1075
Original Article
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Volume : 4, Issue : 3, Year : 2022
Article Page : 68-78
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijrimcr.2022.021
Abstract
Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological complaint among young women, with prevalence between 43% and 93%. According to symptoms intensity, it is also major cause for school or work absenteeism.1 This study intends to assess the effectiveness of fenugreek seeds powder on dysmenorrhea pain among nursing students in selected nursing college, with an objective to assess the level of dysmenorrhea pain, evaluate the effectiveness of fenugreek seed powder on dysmenorrhea pain and to associate among nursing students. The research design was quasi experimental design with pretest-posttest having non-equivalent control group. The study was conducted in Global College of nursing. The subjects were selected by random number table. The data was collected through socio-demographic datasheet, clinical Proforma, checklist of dysmenorrhea pain and intervention package. The experimental group had mean value of 5.23 with standard deviation of 2.03 whereas the mean value of control group was 4.63 with standard deviation of 2.34 for assessing the level of dysmenorrhea pain. The experimental group had mean value of 2.17 with standard deviation of 1.58 whereas the mean value of control group was 4.60 with standard deviation of 2.30 for assessing the effectiveness of fenugreek seeds powder on the level of dysmenorrhea pain. This indicates that there is significant reduction in pain for experimental group and no significant reduction in pain for control group. Fenugreek seeds powder is effective method for treating dysmenorrhea. It is non-pharmacological, cost effective, and having no side effects. It helps the nursing students to lead their menstrual cycle in a harmonious way and avoid unnecessary leave during menstruation every month.
Keywords: Dysmenorrhea, fenugreek seeds powder, nursing students.
How to cite : Mandal A, Devi L D, A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Fenugreek Seeds Powder among Nursing Students of Selected Colleges, Bangalore. Int J Recent Innov Med Clin Res 2022;4(3):68-78
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