The effects of health belief model-based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: A randomized-controlled trial
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, vol.57, no.1, pp.189-197, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 57 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1111/ppc.12546
- Journal Name: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Page Numbers: pp.189-197
- Keywords: acupressure, education, health belief model, nursing, premenstrual syndrome, PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA, STUDENTS, WOMEN
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
© 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLCPurpose: This study investigated the effects of health belief model-based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life. Design and Methods: The sample size was identified as 163 women. While the acupressure education group-administered education and acupressure, the education group-administered only education. No intervention made to the control group. Findings: There was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest total mean scores of the intervention groups compared with the control group (P <.001). Practice Implications: The education given to women for coping with PMS and acupressure both reduced premenstrual symptoms and improved quality of life.