Research Article

Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity

Volume: 12 Number: 3 October 20, 2020
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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

Publication Date

October 20, 2020

Submission Date

April 27, 2020

Acceptance Date

June 22, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 12 Number: 3

APA
Doğan, H., Demir Çaltekin, M., Onat, T., Aydoğan Kırmızı, D., Başer, E., & Yalvaç, E. S. (2020). Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity. Konuralp Medical Journal, 12(3), 551-556. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.727929
AMA
1.Doğan H, Demir Çaltekin M, Onat T, Aydoğan Kırmızı D, Başer E, Yalvaç ES. Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2020;12(3):551-556. doi:10.18521/ktd.727929
Chicago
Doğan, Hanife, Melike Demir Çaltekin, Taylan Onat, Demet Aydoğan Kırmızı, Emre Başer, and Ethem Serdar Yalvaç. 2020. “Approaches of Dealing With Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity”. Konuralp Medical Journal 12 (3): 551-56. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.727929.
EndNote
Doğan H, Demir Çaltekin M, Onat T, Aydoğan Kırmızı D, Başer E, Yalvaç ES (October 1, 2020) Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity. Konuralp Medical Journal 12 3 551–556.
IEEE
[1]H. Doğan, M. Demir Çaltekin, T. Onat, D. Aydoğan Kırmızı, E. Başer, and E. S. Yalvaç, “Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 551–556, Oct. 2020, doi: 10.18521/ktd.727929.
ISNAD
Doğan, Hanife - Demir Çaltekin, Melike - Onat, Taylan - Aydoğan Kırmızı, Demet - Başer, Emre - Yalvaç, Ethem Serdar. “Approaches of Dealing With Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity”. Konuralp Medical Journal 12/3 (October 1, 2020): 551-556. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.727929.
JAMA
1.Doğan H, Demir Çaltekin M, Onat T, Aydoğan Kırmızı D, Başer E, Yalvaç ES. Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2020;12:551–556.
MLA
Doğan, Hanife, et al. “Approaches of Dealing With Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, Oct. 2020, pp. 551-6, doi:10.18521/ktd.727929.
Vancouver
1.Hanife Doğan, Melike Demir Çaltekin, Taylan Onat, Demet Aydoğan Kırmızı, Emre Başer, Ethem Serdar Yalvaç. Approaches of Dealing with Primary Dysmenorrhea and Relationship Between Kinesiophobia and Pain Severity. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2020 Oct. 1;12(3):551-6. doi:10.18521/ktd.727929

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