Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity
Abstract
Objective: In this study, the most preferred methods of Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) individuals to cope with menstrual pain and the relationship between kinesiophobia and pain severity.
Method: This prospective study was conducted at Yozgat Bozok University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. Sociodemographic information and complementary and alternative tecniques which used to reduce pain with PD diagnosis were recorded. Pain severity, visual analog scale and motion fear levels of PD patients were evaluated with Tampa Kinesiophobia questionnaire.
Results: The study included 100 PD individuals with an average age of 20.05 ± 2.6 years and BMI: 22.17 ± 3.35 kg / m2. As a result of the study; it was stated that in order to overcome the pain related to PD, 72% of individuals lay down and rest, 63% cotton dressing, 56% rub the abdomen, 54% listen to music, 52% apply hot on feet, 50% take analgesics, 49% apply hot to the lower abdomen, 47% take hot shower, 36% pray, 34% classic massage, 31% distraction, 31% keep the waist area warm, 26% lie facedown, 26% drink chamomile tea, 25% drink green tea, 25% daydreaming, 22% do diaphragmatic breathing exercises, 23% do aerobic exercises. In addition, a positive correlation was found between kinesiophobia and pain severity. (p<0,05).
Conclusion: This study shows that traditional methods are more preferable than exercise in PD and individuals with high pain severity have more fear of movement. The fear of movement of women with PD, doing or not doing exercise should be investigated.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Hanife Doğan
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0000-0002-2294-2483
Türkiye
Taylan Onat
0000-0002-8920-1444
Türkiye
Emre Başer
0000-0003-3828-9631
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 20, 2020
Submission Date
April 27, 2020
Acceptance Date
June 22, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 12 Number: 3
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