Ginger Tea on Dysmenorrhoea Among Nursing Students

Abstract Background Dysmenorrhea is a common problem which can alter the daily routines of females. Primary dysmenorrhea affects 40 to 90% women. Dysmenorrhea sufferers account for 3 among 4 women as per evidences. Traditional remedies are chosen to get some relief because of their least side effects. These remedies have a favorable effect in reducing dysmenorrhea. Ginger is used since ancient times as various forms of alternative medicine. One of the traditional uses of ginger is for pain relief, including menstrual pain. The aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of ginger tea in dysmenorrhea. Objectives The objectives of this study are (1) Assess the level of dysmenorrhea among nursing students. (2) Determine the effectiveness of ginger tea on dysmenorrhea among nursing students. (3) Find the association between level of dysmenorrhea before the administration of ginger tea and demographic variables. Methodology A quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental design was considered. The sample comprised of 50 students with moderate and severe menstrual pain as per numerical pain rating scale. The baseline data was collected. Ginger tea was prepared by the researcher and administered 120 mL to the subjects; on the first 2 days of menstruation in the morning and night after breakfast and dinner, respectively. Level of different aspects of pain was assessed before the administration as well as 2 hours after administration of ginger tea using Pain Quality Assessment Scale. Pre- and post-test were taken before as well as 2 hours after administering the drink. A total of four doses are given and ratings were measured eight times. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The present study revealed that the median score of all seven characteristics of pain was higher in the preintervention when compared with postintervention. Mann-Whitney U test showed that there was a significant difference in level of pain between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05). Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed that there was a significant difference in pain measurements before and after the administration of ginger tea (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that ginger tea was effective in reducing menstrual pain. Chi-square test and likelihood ratio were used to find the association between baseline dysmenorrhea with demographic and clinical variables. It was found that there is no significant association (p > 0.05). The responses given by the experimental and control group was mentioned separately. Ginger tea effects and experience were verbalized by the experimental group alone. This supported the statistical finding that ginger tea is effective in reducing dysmenorrhea. Conclusion Findings revealed that the administration of ginger tea can bring a sudden relief among the subjects with dysmenorrhea. The awareness about alternative therapies must be created among public.

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Embitterment in war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.354 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S359-S360 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D. Sabic ◽

A. Sabic

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Health Center ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

World Health ◽

Control Group ◽

War Veterans ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

The aim of this study was to analyse frequency of embitterment in war veterans with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as the potential impact of embitterment on the development of chronic PTSD.Patients and methodsIt was analyzed 174 subjects (from Health Center Zivinice/mental health center) through a survey conducted in the period from March 2015 to June 2016, of which 87 war veterans with PTSD and control subjects 87 war veterans without PTSD. The primary outcome measure was the post-traumatic embitterment disorder self-rating scale (PTED Scale) who contains 19 items designed to assess features of embitterment reactions to negative life events. Secondary efficacy measures included the clinician-administered PTSD scale–V (CAPS), the PTSD checklist (PCL), the combat exposure scale (CES), the Hamilton depression rating scale (HAM-D), the Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A) and the World health organization quality of life scale (WHOQOL-Bref). All subjects were male. The average age of patients in the group war veterans with PTSD was 52.78 ± 5.99. In the control group, average age was 51.42 ± 5.98. Statistical data were analyzed in SPSS statistical program.ResultsComparing the results, t-tests revealed significant difference between group veterans with PTSD and control group (t = −21,21, P < 0.0001). War veterans group with PTSD (X = 51.41, SD = 8,91), control group (X = 14.39, SD = 13.61).ConclusionEmbitterment is frequent in war veterans with PTSD.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Spiritual relaxation to reduce dysmenorrhea: a quasy experimental

MEDISAINS ◽

10.30595/medisains.v17i3.5432 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Qurota A'yun ◽

Mukhoirotin Mukhoirotin

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Early Mobilization ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Relaxation Techniques ◽

Menstrual Pain ◽

Control Group Design ◽

And Control ◽

Numeric Rating

Background: The dysmenorrhea prevalence is still reported high in the world. Several previous studies discovered that deep breathing relaxation effectively reduced dysmenorrhea. Other studies presented the combination of early mobilization and spiritual relaxation could reduce the level of client pain postoperative appendectomy, however the effectiveness of spiritual relaxation techniques to reduce dysmenorrhea is not yet tested.Objective: to determine the effect of spiritual relaxation to reduce dysmenorrhea.Method: The research design used was Quasi Experiment with the pretest-posttest Control Group Design approach. The populations were female students who experienced menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The variable in this study was dysmenorrhea. The sampling technique was simple ramdom sampling consisted of 44 respondents. The calculation instrument was NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) and data were analyzed through statistical test of Paired T-Test and Independent T-Test.Results: After spiritual relaxation treatment, the intensity of menstrual pain reduced significantly from 6.05 - 1.77, it proved that there was an effect of spiritual relaxation on dysmenorrhea with a significant value (ρ) of 0.000 (p ≤ 0.05). There were significant differences in the intensity of menstrual pain in the intervention and control groups (1.77 ± 1,109 vs 5.63 ± 0.445; p> 0.05).Conclusion: Spiritual relaxation effectively reduces dysmenorrhea

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The Effect of Psychodrama on Subjective Well-Being and Trait Anxiety

Journal of Educational Issues ◽

10.5296/jei.v6i2.17600 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 269

Author(s):

AliAyşe Nur Katmer ◽

Ramazan Demir ◽

Ali Çekiç ◽

Zeynep Hamamcı

Keyword(s):

Trait Anxiety ◽

Well Being ◽

Rank Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

This study investigates the effects of psychodrama on adults’ anxiety and subjective well-being levels. A pre/post-test experimental pattern is used with experimental and control groups. The study sample consists of 24 non-thesis master’s program students at Gaziantep University, Human Psychology, and Communication. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Subjective Well-Being Scale were applied as a pre-test to the experimental and control groups. The psychodrama group practice was performed with the experimental group once a week for eleven weeks, 90 minutes per session, while the control group did not receive any practice. After the application, the post-test was administered to both groups. The data were analyzed with SPSS 23 statistical program. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to evaluate the difference between the experimental and control group, and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was applied for the changes within the experimental group. The findings indicate that the individuals’ anxiety level in the experimental group significantly decreased compared to the control group. There was no significant difference between subjective well-being in the experimental and control group for pre-test and post-test applications.

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Effectiveness of different ways of presenting neuroanatomy illustration in powerpoint slides on nursing student’s short -term learning memory

Bhutan Health Journal ◽

10.47811/bhj.113 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Gyem Dorji ◽

Kanokwan Wetasin ◽

Kuenzang Chhezom ◽

Nargis Sultana ◽

Minjur Dorji

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Control Group ◽

Original Structure ◽

First Year ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Subject ◽

And Control ◽

Difficult Subject

Introduction: Neuroanatomy is considered as difficult subject as it consists mostly of complicated microscopic structures. However, understanding of the subject structure is very important for nursing students to know its functions and dysfunctions for enhancing nursing practices. To date, teaching neuroanatomy relies heavily on illustrations and the most common way is by using PowerPoint slides, but teachers are often faced with dilemma on how to use illustrations effectively. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of different ways of presenting neuroanatomy illustrations in PowerPoint slides on nursing students’ short[1]term learning memory. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan between June 2020 and November 2020 by comparing an Experimental (n= 70) and a Control group (n= 69) of first year nursing students for their ability to answer questions based on those seven-way slides. Independent sample t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Significant difference was found at 95% CI between the performance of the Experimental and Control groups regarding Way 1 (Sequencing of labels) and Way 6 (Magnifying from the original structure) of presentation (tWay 1(135.99) = 2.695, p= .008, d = .458, 95% CI = [0.059, .385]; tWay 6(135.61) = 2.351, p= .020, d = .399, 95% CI = .031, .355], respectively). Conclusions: The use of different ways like sequencing the labels and magnifying from the original structure of presenting illustration in PowerPoint slides are found to be helpful in increasing short[1]term memory in students.

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The Effect of a Probiotic Preparation on Growth and some Biochemical and Physiological Indicators of Quail

Vestnik APK Verhnevolzh`ia ◽

10.35694/yarcx.2021.55.3.012 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 61-65

Author(s):

И.Ю. Постраш ◽

И.В. Сучкова ◽

Е.Г. Скворцова ◽

О.В. Филинская ◽

А.В. Мостофина

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Live Weight ◽

Favorable Effect ◽

Control Group ◽

Average Weight ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Probiotic Preparation ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Изучение влияния пробиотического препарата ЭМ-курунга на приросты, анализы крови и помёта птиц проведено на примере цыплят техасских белых перепелов. В качестве объекта исследований использовались цыплята перепелов, начиная с суточного возраста. Средняя масса цыплят на начало эксперимента составила 9,2±0,12 г. Цыплят забивали в возрасте 90 суток. Установлено, что введение в рацион цыплят пробиотического препарата ЭМ-курунга в количестве 0,2 мл на 1 кг живого веса увеличивает сохранность молодняка на 14,8% и приросты птенцов – на 10%. Сравнительный анализ биохимических данных опытной и контрольной групп птицы показал, что введение в рацион опытной группы пробиотика практически не повлияло на белковый обмен. Общий белок у опытной птицы был недостоверно меньше, по сравнению с контролем, на 1,25%, та же картина наблюдалась по уровню альбуминов – меньше на 1,9%, глобулинов – на 1%. Сравнительный анализ показателя кислотности кала птиц опытной и контрольной групп показал достоверное различие. Так, у контрольной группы рН кала имел среднее значение 6,5, у перепелов опытной группы – 7,5. Таким образом, у опытной птицы, в сравнении с контрольной, активная кислотность кишечного содержимого достоверно сдвинулась в слабощелочную сторону, что свидетельствует о благоприятном воздействии пробиотика на микрофлору желудочно-кишечного тракта перепелов, снижая уровень патогенной микрофлоры, активно развивающейся в кислой среде. The study of the effect of the probiotic preparation EM-Kurunga on gains, blood tests and poultry litter was carried out using the example of White Texas quail chickens. Quail chickens starting at daily age were used as the subject of research. The average weight of chickens at the beginning of the experiment was 9.2±0.12 g. Chickens were slaughtered at the age of 90 days. It was established that the introduction of the probiotic preparation EM-Kurunga into the diet of chickens in the amount of 0.2 ml per 1 kg of live weight increases the safety of young animals by 14.8% and the gains of poults – by 10%. A comparative analysis of the biochemical data of the experimental and control groups of poultry showed that the introduction of the probiotic into the diet of the experimental group had practically no effect on protein metabolism. The total protein in the experimental poultry was insignificantly less than in the control by 1.25%, the same pattern was observed in the level of albumin – less by 1.9%, globulins – by 1%. Comparative analysis of the acidity index of poultry feces from the experimental and control groups showed a significant difference. So, in the control group the pH of feces had an average value of 6.5, in the quails of the experimental group – 7.5. Thus, in the experimental poultry in comparison with the control one the active acidity of the intestinal contents significantly shifted to the slightly alkaline side, which indicates a favorable effect of the probiotic on the microbiota of the quail gastrointestinal tract, reducing the level of pathogenic microflora actively developing in an acidic condition.

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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE GAME IN TEACHING VOCABULARY OF THE FIRST GRADE OF MTs NEGERI 1 KEDIRI

Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency ◽

10.32503/proficiency.v1i2.710 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Uswatul Lyana

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

First Grade ◽

T Test ◽

Choice Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Research Approach ◽

Online Game ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of the research was to analyze whether there is any effectiveness of online game in teaching vocabulary of the first grade of MTsN 1 Kediri. This research was quantitative research approach, the research design was quasy experimental by non equivalent group posttest-only. This research used two classes which became experimental group (VII C) and control group (VII E). The experimental group was taught by using online game, whereas control group was taught without online game. The instruments used in the research was multiple choice test. The procedures of using online game in teaching vocabulary are; preparation, main activities and post activity. The reasearch took 4 meetings and 1 meeting to do test. The result is online game in teaching vocabulary is effective. It can be proven by the result of t-test: the mean score of experimental group (M = 88.29) was higher than control group (M = 83.92), and independent-samples t-test which values of the sig. 2-tailed was 0.29% or 0.029 and 0.029 < 0,05. This result suggests that the use of media online game in teaching vocabulary is interesting way to learn English.

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Effect of an aged wearing suit on nursing student’s knowledge and attitude

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00668-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zahra Mandegari Bamakan ◽

Khadijeh Nasiriani ◽

Farzan Madadizadeh ◽

Fatemeh Keshmiri

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

The Elderly ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Mean ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background The knowledge and attitude of health care providers are important and influential factors in providing care services to the elderly and need to be considered during the training course. Simulation in geriatric nursing education can be an opportunity for learners to experience the restrictions of the elderly. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of training through simulation on the attitude and knowledge of nursing students in elderly care. Methods This study was quasi-experimental with two experimental and control groups of pre and post-test, which was conducted on 70 nursing students of the 5th semester (two groups of 35 people). For the experimental group, the elderly simulation suit was worn for two hours, which was designed by the researcher and created sensory, physical, and motor restrictions similar to the elderly for students. Before and after the study, Kogan’s attitudes toward older people scale and Palmore’s “facts on aging quiz” were completed by students. The data were analyzed using an independent t-test and paired t-test using SPSS version 16 software. Results The mean scores of students’ knowledge in the experimental and control groups had no significant difference at the beginning of the study (p < 0.05). But the mean scores of knowledge in the experimental group before and after the intervention was (9.2 ± 2.6) and (15.3 ± 3.5), respectively, and in the control group before and after the intervention was (10.4 ± 2.9) and (11.3 ± 2.6), respectively, which had a statistically significant difference (p = 0.0001). The mean scores of students’ attitudes in the experimental and control groups had no significant difference at the beginning of the study (p < 0.05). The mean scores of attitude in the experimental group before and after the intervention was (114.69 ± 8.4) and (157.31 ± 10.7), respectively and in the control group before and after the intervention was (113.34 ± 13.6) and (108.5 ± 16.6), respectively, which was significantly different (p = 0.0001). Conclusions Based on the findings, the experience of aging restrictions through simulation has improved the knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards the elderly. Nursing education requires the growth of attitudinal skills, individuals’ beliefs, and creating empathy among them, so creating simulation opportunities can assist nursing students in the educational processes.

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THE EFFECT OF MUROTTAL QURâ€™AN ON MENSTRUAL PAIN IN NURSING STUDENT OF UNIVERSITAS NAHDLATUL ULAMA SURABAYA

Nurse and Health: Jurnal Keperawatan ◽

10.36720/nhjk.v8i1.55 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 8-15

Author(s):

Yurike Septianingrum ◽

Nety Mawarda Hatmanti ◽

Andikawati Fitriasari

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Nursing Student ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Sign Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Research Approach ◽

Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Menstrual Pain

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is found without significant abnormalities in genital organs. More than 50% of women experience primary dysmenorrhea and 15% experience severe pain. Most women never have their primary dysmenorrhea examined by a doctor or midwife, arguing that this is something natural, even if this condition is left unchecked, symptoms of endometriosis will emerge that can affect women's fertility.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Murottal Qurâ€™an on menstrual pain in nursing students of UNUSA.Method: This study was an experimental research approach with pre-test post-test design at UNUSA. Research subjects of this study was recruited using simple random sampling who was included inclusion criteria. Research subjects in this study was of 32 students who were then divided into two groups, 16 students into intervention group and 16 students into control group. Data were collected by using observation with VAS. Data were analyzed by using sign test and Mann-Whitney U test.Results: The results showed that: 1) Score of VAS in intervention group post testwas less than pre test (p= 0,000), 2) Score of VAS in intervention group was less than control group (p= 0,006). Conclusion: Murottal Qurâ€™an could reduce menstrual pain in nursing student of UNUSA. Further research, is expected that Murottal Qur'an can be compared with music therapy to reduce menstrual pain.Â Keywords: Menstrual pain, Murottal Qurâ€™an, primary dysmenorrhea.

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The efficacy of integrating spirituality into undergraduate nursing curricula

Nursing Ethics ◽

10.1177/0969733014521096 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (8) ◽

pp. 929-945 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Meryem Yilmaz ◽

Hesna Gurler

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Spiritual Care ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Integrated System ◽

Central Anatolia ◽

Control Group ◽

Undergraduate Nursing ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact

Background: Attention to patients’ spirituality, as a moral obligation of care, is now widely accepted in nursing practice. However, until recently, many nursing programs have paid little attention to spirituality. Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the impact of two different curricula, used to teach undergraduate nursing students, on increasing nursing student awareness of spirituality in the care of patients. Research design: A quasi-experimental post-intervention two-group design was conducted in 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 academic years. Participants and research context: The study included a total of 130 volunteer senior-year students. The students were assigned as “the intervention group/integrated system” that were informed about spirituality or as “the control group/traditional system” that received no information on spirituality. Data were collected via a personal information form and the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale was used to assess responses. The study was conducted at the Department of Nursing of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumhuriyet University, in Central Anatolia/Turkey. Ethical considerations: Permission to conduct the study at the nursing school was obtained from the schools’ management teams. The rights of the participants were protected in this study by obtaining informed consent. Findings: The results revealed that the intervention group had a higher mean score on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale than did the control group. The students in the intervention group defined the terms of spirituality and spiritual care more accurately than did the control group students. Discussion: Nurses are professionally and ethically responsible for providing spiritual care. Nurses’ competence in meeting the spiritual needs of their patients should be improved by undergraduate education on spiritual care. Nursing scholars reported a significant difference in the knowledge and attitudes toward spirituality of nursing students as a result of the integration of spirituality into the undergraduate nursing curriculum. Conclusion: Spirituality should be more widely included in nursing education.

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EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCULAR RELAXATION ON ANXIETY LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS IN THE GENERAL HOSPITAL OF TUGUREJO SEMARANG, INDONESIA

Belitung Nursing Journal ◽

10.33546/bnj.88 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 383-389

Author(s):

Ary Astuti ◽

Anggorowati Anggorowati ◽

Andrew Johan

Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Psychosocial Problems ◽

Nursing Intervention ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Muscular Relaxation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis suffer changes in lifestyle, which cause physical and psychosocial problems, particularly anxiety. Progressive Muscular Relaxation is considered as an intervention to reduce anxiety.Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of progressive muscular relaxation in in reducing anxiety in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design involved 78 respondents, with 38 randomly assigned in the intervention and control group. The progressive muscular relaxation was performed on 14 muscle groups for 4-week period. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was used to measure anxiety. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed for data analyses.Results: The results showed a statistically significant difference in anxiety values between the intervention and control group with p-value 0.000 (<0.05).Conclusion: There was a significant effect of progressive muscular relaxation in reducing anxiety in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. The results of this study is expected to be one reference in making the progressive muscular relaxation as a nursing intervention in reducing anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

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