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Dysmenorrhea is a painful cramping or aching sensation in the lower abdomen, often radiating to the lower back, hips, and thighs. This condition significantly affects daily activities, limiting women’s physical and academic performance, particularly among female students who frequently experience dysmenorrhea during menstruation. Various interventions can help prevent or reduce the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhea, including specific physical exercises such as McKenzie exercises and Kegel exercises. McKenzie exercises focus on strengthening and mobilizing the lower back and abdominal muscles, whereas Kegel exercises target the pelvic floor muscles to enhance circulation and reduce uterine tension. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in effectiveness between Kegel exercises and McKenzie exercises in alleviating dysmenorrhea pain among adolescents aged 12–15 years at SMP Negeri 28 Semarang. The study employed an experimental two-group pre-posttest design with a total sample of 22 female students who met the inclusion criteria. The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) technique was used to assign participants to the intervention groups. Pain intensity was measured using the Quadruple Visual Analog Scale (QVAS) both before and after the interventions, which were administered three times per week over a three-week period. The results showed a statistically significant reduction in pain for both groups, with a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating that both McKenzie and Kegel exercises effectively decreased dysmenorrhea pain. The study concluded that there is a measurable difference in the effectiveness of these two exercise interventions, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate physical exercises tailored to adolescent students for dysmenorrhea management. These findings provide evidence-based guidance for educators, healthcare providers, and adolescents seeking non-pharmacological strategies to reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life.

Anemia is a public health problem widely experienced by adolescents, particularly in developing countries, including Indonesia. Low levels of knowledge about anemia contribute to its high prevalence. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of educational videos in improving knowledge about anemia among adolescents at SMP Plus At-Thoiba Pekanbaru. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The population consisted of all eighth-grade students at SMP Plus At-Thoiba Pekanbaru, totaling 17 respondents, selected through total sampling. The instrument used was an anemia knowledge questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test due to non-normally distributed data. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 9.59 before the intervention to 12.41 after the intervention. The Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. A total of 94.1% of respondents experienced an increase in knowledge after watching the educational video. The study concludes that educational videos are effective in increasing adolescents’ knowledge about anemia. This medium can serve as an appropriate alternative in school health promotion programs to prevent anemia among adolescents.  

Dysmenorrhea is pain that occurs before, after, or during menstruation. The occurrence of dysmenorrhea in adolescents, especially college students, often hinders the activities that these students must perform and can lead to diseases of the reproductive system. However, dysmenorrhea is often considered a common disease, and its effects are not well understood. This study aims to analyze the effect of education using flashcards related to high calcium and magnesium diets, as well as exercise, on the severity of dysmenorrhea and knowledge levels among health and non-health students at Airlangga University. The method used in this study is experimental with a Quasi-Experimental design and a pretest-posttest control group design among health and non-health students at Airlangga University. The instruments used in this study include questionnaires, flashcards, and a recipe book. The results of this study indicate significant changes in knowledge before and after education, and significant differences in knowledge between the treatment group and the control group. The conclusion of this study is that education using flash cards can be used to improve knowledge and behavior in both groups, both health and non-health students. Therefore, it is recommended that universities conduct regular education programs related to diseases that are still underestimated by the general public

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common reproductive health problems experienced by adolescent girls, significantly affecting daily activities and academic performance. Non-pharmacological approaches such as abdominal stretching offer a safe, simple, and cost-effective alternative for reducing menstrual pain. This community service activity was conducted at SMPN 8 Lubuklinggau from April 11 to 17, 2022, aiming to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in managing dysmenorrhea through abdominal stretching exercises. The program included education, demonstration, independent practice, and pre- and post-test evaluations. The results showed that most participants experienced a reduction in menstrual pain intensity and improved understanding of dysmenorrhea management. The intervention proved to be effective and feasible to be integrated into regular school health programs. Additionally, the activity empowered adolescents to take a more active role in maintaining their reproductive health. Further research is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal stretching on a broader scale.

Non-pharmacological therapies for managing dysmenorrhea include yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy. This pre-experimental research determined the effect of yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy to relieve dysmenorrhea pain scale among 11th and 12th-graders at Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study consists of students from the XI and XII grades of Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang, 70 students, with a research sample of 42 respondents. The data collection technique for this research was purposive sampling. The numeric rating scale serves as the measuring tool. The statistical test conducted before and after yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy in this study is the Wilcoxon test, obtaining a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05. The result accepts the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This indicates that yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy relieve dysmenorrhea pain in 11th and 12th graders at Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang. The conclusion is that yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy have an impact on reducing dysmenorrhea.  

During menstruation one of the most common complaints experienced by adolescents during menstruation caused by severe contractions of the uterine muscles is called dysmenorrhea. Almost all teenage daughters experience menstrual pain with levels of pain ranging from mild to severe. The absence of teenagers at school is one of the consequences of dysmenorrhea. Abdominal Stretching Exercise is an alternative non-pharmacological therapy option that can reduce dysmenorrhea. During exercise, there will be an increase in the levels of endorphins produced in the brain and also in the spinal cord nerve structure. To find out the impact of abdominal stretching exercises on decreased dysmenorrhea in teenage girls. This type of research is pre-experimental with the design of one group pretest posttest with a sample of 26 respondents. The research tools used in this data collection are the numeric rating scale questionnaire sheet and the observation sheet. The abdominal stretching exercise is performed on the first day of menstruation twice with a duration of 15 minutes. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. Before performing abdominal stretching exercises some respondents experienced severe to moderate pain. The Wilcoxon test results showed an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of <0.05 which means there is an effect of Abdominal Stretching Exercise on Dismenorean Pain Reduction in Teenage Girls. The abdominal stretching exercises have an effect on dismenoreal pain reduction in teenage girls.

Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological complaint resulting from an imbalance of the hormone progesterone in the blood, resulting in pain. The impact of menstrual pain is very diverse, including young women being unable to walk, having difficulty sleeping, being in a bad mood, losing concentration in doing something, and so on. Gymnastics is a relaxation technique for experiencing dysmenorrhea. To find out nursing care for adolescents with reproductive disorders, dysmenorrhea, the design used in this scientific report is a case study. This case study results from the application of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), client K experienced moderate dysmenorrhea pain on a scale of 4 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 2, client R experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain scale of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to mild pain on a scale of 1 and client S experienced mild dysmenorrhea pain with a pain level of 3 after being given the intervention, decreasing to no pain on a scale of 0. Applying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) it can be concluded that dysmenorrhea exercises can reduce the dysmenorrhea pain experienced by young women during menstruation.

Dysmenorrhea is discomfort during the first or second day of menstruation which is very common.  Dysmenorrhea is menstruation that causes pain and is the most common gynecological condition experienced by women according to age level. To find out the factors related to the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea in nursing study students class of 2020 in  advanced Indonesian universities in 2023. This research uses quantitative research with a correlative analytical nature, the research design used is cross sectional. The population of this research is 120 female students who experience primary dysmenorrhea, the sample was taken using a random sampling system and the sample of this research  totaling 55 female students. it was found that there was a relationship between physical activity and the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea in female students (p=0.011<0.05), there was a relationship between consuming fast food and the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea in female students (p=0.001<0.05)  , there is a relationship between exercise and the incidence of primary dysmnorrhea in female students (p=0.017<0.05). There is a relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic factors with the incidence of Primary Dysmenorrhea in female students at the University of Indonesia Maju, South Jakarta.

This study aims to determine the effect of the effectiveness of abdominal stretching exercises and warm compresses on dysmenorrhea pain in young women at MTS Tanwiriyyah Cianjur in 2022. Young women often experience pain during menstruation (menstruation), causing discomfort, especially in daily activities. This complaint is not very good for adolescent development. By using non-pharmacological treatment, namely abdominal stretching exercises and warm compresses for dysmenorrhea pain, it can reduce pain in young women. This research method uses a quantitative research design with a quasi-experiment method with a two group pre-test and post-test design. Results achieved based on the research results in the stretching group was 80.0%, and the results of the Pairet Sample t test with a P value of 0.004 < 0.005. Meanwhile, in the warm compress group, it was 86.7% with Pairet Sample t test results with P Value 0.000 < 0.005. The conclusion of the research shows that there is an influence of the effectiveness of abdominal stretching exercises and warm compresses on dysmenorrhea pain in young women at MTS Tanwiriyyah Cianjur in 2022.

Special attention should be paid to reproductive health, especially among adolescents, especially women. Dysmenorrhea is pain experienced in adolescence.  The causes of dysmenorrhea are levels of the hormone progesterone, prostaglandins, and stress/factors. Exercise for dysmenorrhea can prevent it. Dysmenorrhea gymnastics is a technique that guarantees comfortable and stress-free conditions during dysmenorrhea. The body produces endorphins during exercise. The purpose of this study was to the Effect of Dysminore Gymnastics on Reducing Pain Scale in Female Students at STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. This study used pre-experimental research methods. Conducted on 161 students with a research period of 3 days and a sampling technique, namely accidental sampling. The results of the analysis using the McNemar Test X2 value calculated 103,221 > 3.841 and p value 0.000 < 0.05, meaning dysminore exercise has an effect on reducing menstrual pain. It was concluded that there was an influence of Dysminore Gymnastics on Decreasing the Pain Scale in Female Students at the STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. It is recommended the need for increased education for women and especially menstrual pain sufferers where by improving exercise routines both before menstruation and while menstruation is highly recommended as a prevention of menstrual pain which has an impact on limiting activities.

Special attention should be paid to reproductive health, especially among adolescents, especially women. Dysmenorrhea is pain experienced in adolescence.  The causes of dysmenorrhea are levels of the hormone progesterone, prostaglandins, and stress/factors. Exercise for dysmenorrhea can prevent it. Dysmenorrhea gymnastics is a technique that guarantees comfortable and stress-free conditions during dysmenorrhea. The body produces endorphins during exercise. The purpose of this study was to the Effect of Dysminore Gymnastics on Reducing Pain Scale in Female Students at STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. This study used pre-experimental research methods. Conducted on 161 students with a research period of 3 days and a sampling technique, namely accidental sampling. The results of the analysis using the McNemar Test X2 value calculated 103,221 > 3.841 and p value 0.000 < 0.05, meaning dysminore exercise has an effect on reducing menstrual pain. It was concluded that there was an influence of Dysminore Gymnastics on Decreasing the Pain Scale in Female Students at the STIKes Pelita Ibu Campus. It is recommended the need for increased education for women and especially menstrual pain sufferers where by improving exercise routines both before menstruation and while menstruation is highly recommended as a prevention of menstrual pain which has an impact on limiting activities.

Dysmenorrhea leads to a time when painful menstruation is generally felt by young female adolescents. Dysmenorrhea is felt within a few days before menstruation and lasts within a few hours and usually occurs within 2-3 days. To find out what factors are related to dysmenorrhea in PMR adolescents at SMA Negeri 5 Palopo in 2021. This study is an analytical cross sectional design. The population in this study is all students who participate in PMR activities at SMA Negeri 5 Palopo, sampling using Total Sampling, namely all populations are sampled as many as 50 respondents. Data collection uses questionnaire sheets and observation sheets. And the data collected was then processed using Microsoft excel programs and statistical programs (SPSS). Univariate analysis by looking for frequency distribution and bivariate analysis by Fisher's Exact Test with significance level (0.05). The results showed a relationship between the length of menstruation and dysmenorrhea in adolescents (p=,001). Nutritional status is related to dysmenorrhea in adolescents (p=,002). And there is a relationship between exercise habits and dysmenorrhea in adolescents (p=.002). The factors of menstrual age, nutritional status and exercise habits with dysmenorrhea in PMR adolescents have a relationship proven through statistical test data with a p value of ≤0.05.