1- Razi university
2- Razi university , sz15649@gmail.com
3- PHD Student in Health Psychology, Alborz University
4- PHD Student in Psychology, Razi University, Kermanshah
Abstract: (7581 Views)
Received: 13 Nov, 2015 Accepted: 20 Jan, 2016
Abstract
Background & Aims: Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by the physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms cycle occurrence during the luteal phase of the menstruation cycle, and it will be disappeared within a few days of the onset of menstruation. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of webotherapy on premenstrual syndrome.
Materials & Methods: This experimental study was carried out on 60 volunteer students of Razi University with PMS diagnosis. After surveying two menstruation cycles and confirming PMS existence, the subjects were randomly assigned into experimental and control group. webotherapy was performed for 8 weeks. Volunteers completed DRSP during 2 cycles before and 1 cycle after intervention. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytic statistics.
Results: The data analysis revealed that in comparing before and after intervention, the experimental group showed significant decrease in mean of symptoms.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that webotherapy is an effective method for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
مدیریت پرستاری