Effect of Jacobson’s Relaxation Technique on Primary Dysmenorrhea among Nursing Students.

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1 Clinical Instructor at Ashmun Secondary Technical Nursing School, Menoufia Governorate

2 Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

3 Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University

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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea disturbs the quality of life of nursing students females which decreases students' academic performance, peers class concentration and increase absenteeism. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of jacobson's relaxation technique on primary dysmenorrhea among nursing students. Design: Quasi-experimental study design. Setting: The study was conducted in Faculty of Nursing Benha University. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 who suffered from dysmenorrhea in the first academic year. Tools of data collection: Tool (I): Self- administered questionnaire sheet. Tool (II) Visual Analogue scale. Tool (III) Nursing Student's Satisfaction Sheet. Results: There was highly statistically significance improvement in students' knowledge post application. There was highly statistical significance difference between pain level pre and post application of Jacobson's relaxation technique. The majority of nursing students were satisfied with Jacobson’s relaxation technique. Conclusion: The study concluded that; application of Jacobson’s relaxation technique had a positive effect in reducing primary dysmenorrhea among nursing students and most students were satisfied with Jacobson’s relaxation technique application. Recommendation: Integration of Jacobson relaxation technique into nursing courses, particularly in subjects related to women’s health or pain management.

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 6, Issue 1
January 2025
Pages 890-907

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