Effect of 90-90 Supported Hip Shift Hemibridge with Balloon Exercise on Primary Dysmenorrhea in Obese Undergraduate Females- An Experimental Study

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a painful menstruation which can affect daily activities. Primary dysmenorrhea is most common complaint without pathologic pelvic disease. The pain is dull aching, intermittent and located in suprapubic area and lower back associated with symptoms dizziness, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. Obesity is associated with dysmenorrhea as adipose tissues affect the hormonal balance. Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom in dysmenorrhea. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise on primary dysmenorrhea in obese undergraduate females for pain. Methods: This experimental study was conducted among 30 female subjects from undergraduate colleges of Miraj, Maharashtra, India. Females between age group of 18-25 years with BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 having primary dysmenorrhea with LBP were included in the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Outcome measures used were VAS & WaLIDD scales to assess for pain, daily activities and to diagnose dysmenorrhea. Further they were given 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise during first 3 days of menstruation and pre-post VAS was measured and WaLIDD score was compared with previous month score. Results: The statistical analysis was done using paired t test which showed 90-90 hip shift supported hemibridge with balloon exercise was statistically significant on VAS and WaLIDD scores with (p value 0.000). Conclusion: 90-90 supported hip shift hemibridge with balloon exercise has shown to reduce low back pain in primary dysmenorrhea in obese females. Key words: Low Back Pain, 90-90 hemibridge, Obesity, WaLIDD.

Blood, joy and tears: menarche narratives of undergraduate females in a selected in Nigeria Private University

The aim of the study is to add to the body of knowledge on less researched aspects of female adolescent health in Nigeria. It specifically explored the menarche or first period narratives of 136 young women, focusing on the contents of the discussion that ensued with whom they told when they first got their period using qualitative methodology. It also explores sources of premenstrual information and how the menstrual period is managed. The sample consisted of 136 undergraduate females in Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria. Almost all of the respondents (95%) received information about menstruation from mothers, female relatives and school lessons prior to menarche. The majority of the respondents first told either their mother or a female relative when they first got their period and viewed menarche as a crisis. Two salient themes emerged from the contents of the narratives; celebration and advice. The advice theme was further explored and three advice patterns were identified: being a woman, hygiene and changed dynamics in relationships with males. Data from the present study suggests that only certain aspects of the menstruation discourse have evolved. All respondents reported using sanitary towels during their menstrual period with the majority experiencing cramps regularly and (61%) using pharmalogical agents for remedy. It is envisaged that findings from the study will be useful in future health intervention programmes and research on female adolescent health in Nigeria and elsewhere.

The Role of Psychopathic Traits in Female Sexual Coercion

Researchers have consistently found a relationship between psychopathy and the use of sexual coercion in samples of males with and without previous sexual arrests (Abbey, Jacques-Tiura, & LeBreton, 2011; Hare, 1991; Hersh & Gray-Little, 1998; Seto & Lalumiere, 2000). Although there is growing recognition that females also engage in sexually coercive behavior, current understanding of female coercion is limited (Bouffard, Bouffard, & Miller, 2015; Cortoni, Hanson, & Coache, 2010; Muñoz, Khan, & Cordwell, 2011). This study examined the relationship between psychopathic traits and sexual coercion tactics among a sample of 558 undergraduate females. Results indicate that the use of any previous sexual coercion tactic (coax, lie, get drunk, and assault) and higher endorsement of primary psychopathy traits significantly predict whether the females state that they will engage in future sexually coercive behaviors.

College Granddaughters’ Memories and Emotions Related to Their Relationships With Their Deceased Grandfathers

The main question addressed in this exploratory study was the following: What is the content of college females’ journals about their deceased grandfathers? The method involved 35 undergraduate females keeping journals about their feelings toward their deceased maternal or paternal grandfathers for one semester. Their journal entries were open-ended in order to explore an under-utilized qualitative and narrative-based approach to studying granddaughter–grandfather relationships, from the granddaughters’ perspectives. The results demonstrated that the maternal grandfathers were the most frequently written about. In addition, the journals revealed differences in content depending on how old the granddaughters were when their grandfathers died, and various forms of sadness were expressed in over 50% of the entries. It was concluded that additional developmental research is needed on the impact of having deceased grandfathers on granddaughters’ and grandsons’ memories and emotions.