EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINED PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION AND TURMERIC-TAMARIND HERBAL DRINK IN REDUCING PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Abstract

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is usual menstrual health problems in adolescent girls and significantly affects level of comfort, regular school attendance, and daily activities. Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly recommended due to their affordability and minimal side effects. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and a turmeric-tamarind herbal drink are considered potential complementary approaches to reduce menstrual pain. Objective: This present study to assess effectiveness of the combination of Progressive_Muscle_Relaxation (PMR) and a turmeric-tamarind herbal for adolescent girl to reduce PD (Primary Dysmenorrhea). Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design was conducted on 60 adolescent girls experiencing primary dysmenorrhea. Purposive sampling was used to select participants, who were then divided into intervention and control groups. During their menstrual period, the intervention group received PMR sessions and a turmeric-tamarind herbal drink. Pain was measured using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using_paired t-tests and independent t-tests at a significance level of p<0.05. Results: The intervention group explained a significant minimize in pain intensity after receiving the combined PMR and turmeric-tamarind intervention collate to the control group (p<0.001). The average pain score decreased substantially after the intervention. Conclusion: The combination of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and a turmeric-tamarind herbal drink effectively reduced primary dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls and may serve complementary therapy.