Investigating the Efficacy of Home Remedies for Alleviating Dysmenorrhea among Adolescent Girls in Selected Secondary Schools of Kolhapur, Banke, Nepal

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  • Seema Bharati Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/academia.v3i2.67385

Keywords:

Adolescent girl, dysmenorrhea, home remedies, knowledge

Abstract

Adolescence is a time of transition between childhood and maturity that is marked by fast changes in the body, mind, emotions, and endocrine system as well as a change from total reliance to some degree of autonomy. For women in particular, this time is crucial since it includes the mental and physical preparation required for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. Throughout a woman's reproductive years, menstruation is a normal, periodic process that causes pain and discomfort to varied degrees in many people. Approximately 50% of women have dysmenorrhea, a name originating from the Greek words "DYS" (difficulty/painful/abnormal), "MENO" (month), and "RRHEA" (flow). Over 50% of teenagers experience this disorder, and 10% experience severe symptoms. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate teenage girls' awareness of at-home treatments for dysmenorrhea. The research was conducted at Trivhuvan Secondary High School in Kohalpur, Banke, among 79 secondary level students (Class 10). A non-probability sampling method was employed to select the participants. The researcher developed a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire based on relevant literature and books. The findings revealed that more than half of the respondents (53 or 67.1%) possessed moderate knowledge, 25 respondents (31.6%) had an adequate level of knowledge, and a minority (1 or 1.3%) exhibited inadequate knowledge regarding home remedies for relieving dysmenorrhea.

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Bharati, S. (2024). Investigating the Efficacy of Home Remedies for Alleviating Dysmenorrhea among Adolescent Girls in Selected Secondary Schools of Kolhapur, Banke, Nepal. Academia Research Journal, 3(2), 148–155. https://doi.org/10.3126/academia.v3i2.67385

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