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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health

Volume  5, Issue 3, September-December 2019, Pages 121-127
 

Original Article

Effectiveness of Pudina in Reduction of Dysmenorrheal and Perceived Stress Level among Nursing Students

Jayashree Ajith1, Agnes Mahima David2

1Director, Department of Nursing, Jai Institute of Nursing and Research, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 475001, India. 2Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Post Graduate College of Nursing, Amkhoh, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474009, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.5319.6

Abstract

Menstruation is a normal, healthy occurrence for many years in life. Yet many women, across a range of different cultures, experiences menstrual problem that range from mild discomfort to acute pain. Although most women have some physical or emotional changes or discomfort linked to menstrual cycle, a small number of about 5% finds that the problems are more serious and may have to seek some kind of treatment. Mint tea can be used for curing Dysmenorrheal. Mint tea can be had twice or thrice a day for best results. The cooling properties of this herb helps to relieve pain and tension associated with Dysmenorrhea. Mint candy will give for day long relief. Using peppermint, spearmint or wintergreen can be used for relieving Dysmenorrhea. For preparing mint tea, take a tablespoon of dried mint leaves and boil it along with a cup of water. Cover it and steep it for fifteen minutes in order to prevent the oil fromevaporating. Drink hot for great results. Mint is also calming and relaxing which is again good for Dysmenorrhea regarding age 4 nursing students (13.33%) were in the age group of18–19 years, 18 nursing students (60%) were in the age group of 20-21 years, 8 nursing students (26.66%) were in the age group of 22–23 years and 0 nursing students belonged to the 24–25 age group with Regard to religion 21 (70%) were Hindu, 6 (20%) were Christian, 2 (6.66%) were Muslim, 1 (3.33%) were Sikh and 0 are from the others regarding the educational status. 18 (60%) belong to B.sc Nursing course and 12 (40%) belong to General nursing and midwifery course regarding the dietary status 13 (43.33%) are vegetarian, 9 (30%) are non vegetarian and 8 (26.66%) are eggetarianmajority, i.e. 53.33% of nursing students had moderate pain, 43.33% of nursing students had mild level of pain and 3.33% of nursing students had severe pain. Regarding the age of menarche 15 (50%) from the age group of 13 years, 7 (23.33%) from age group of 14 and 12 and 1 (3.33%) from age group of 11 years. Analyzing the time duration of menstrual cycle were 14 (46.66%) time duration from 4-5 days, 11 (36.66%) time duration from 6–7 days, 5 (16.66%) time duration from 2–3 days and 0 time duration from 8-9 days. The duration of menstruation cycle 19 (63.33%) has regular menstrual cycle and 11 (36.66%) has irregular menstrual cycle.

Keywords: Menstruation; Dysmenorrheal; Pudina; Menstruation cycle.


Corresponding Author : Agnes Mahima David