IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Prof.Dr.Kalabarathi S; Ms.Monica. C

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING HOMECARE MANAGEMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Prof. Dr. Kalabarathi S, Ms. Monica. C

Abstract :

Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition of pain around the pubic bone and in the lower abdomen during menstruation. It is one of the most frequent gynecological diseases which 50% of women of childbeå age suffer. Most of the home remedies for menstrual cramps are centered on dilating the blood vessels and easing the muscles. The objectives of the study are to assess the knowledge about homecare management of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls, to assess the homecare practice of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls and to associate the knowledge on dysmenorrhea and its homecare management with selected demographic variable. A Quantitative descriptive research design was adopted. The study was conducted in Kadambathur, TamilNadu with 60 adolescent girls who met the inclusion criteria were selected by using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using tools consists of three sections demographic variables, structured multiple choice questionnaire to assess the knowledge on dysmenorrhea and check list to assess the practice of homecare management on dysmenorrhea. The data was collected, organized and analyzed in term of descriptive statistics. The Result of the study shows that only one girl i.e.2 [3.33%] who had adequate knowledge, and majority of them 38 [63.33%] had moderate knowledge, 20[33.33%] had inadequate knowledge. There is significant level with demographic variables such as education, types of family, dietary pattern, treatment for dysmenorrhea and various treatments such as pain killer, herbal medicine, warm water bath and other are non–significant. Hence educational activities are necessary to increase the adolescent girl’s awareness on dysmenorrhea and its homecare management