The effects of health belief model ‐based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: A randomized‐controlled trial

This study investigated the effects of health belief model ‐based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life.Design and MethodsThe sample size was identified as 163 women. While the acupressure education group ‐administered education and acupressure, the education group‐administered only education. No intervention made to the control group.FindingsThere was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest total mean scores of the intervention groups compared with  the control group (P <  .001).Practice ImplicationsThe education given to women for coping with PMS and acupressure both reduced premenstrual symptoms and improved quality of life.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research