The Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Abdominal Pain and Dysmenorrhea in Female University Students.
- Author:
Nam Hyun CHA
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kaya University, Korea. yeoreo@daum.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Acupressure;
Abdominal Pain;
Dysmenorrhea
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain*;
Acupressure*;
Dysmenorrhea*;
Female;
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2008;19(2):280-289
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of auricular acupressure therapy on the relief of dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain in female university students. METHOD: This study was designed as non-equivalent control group research. Data were collected from 44 of the female university students(Exp.: 22, Cont.: 22) from October, 2007 to December, 2007. Collected data were analysed through chi2 test, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULT: Abdominal pain was significantly decreased partially in the experimental group compared to that of the control group(p=.008). Dysmenorrhea was significantly decreased in the experimental group compared to that of the control group(p=.000). CONCLUSION: It was proven that auricular acupressure therapy was effective for abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea.
