Pain management and coping strategies for primary dysmenorrhea: A qualitative study among female nursing students

Fernández‐Martínez, Elia; Pérez-Corrales, Jorge; Palacios‐Ceña, Domingo; Abreu-Sánchez, Ana; Iglesias-López, María Teresa; Carrasco‐Garrido, Pilar; Velarde‐García, Juan Francisco

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“…Deduplication and title and abstract screening were performed using Covidence (2022) software. The eligibility of the remaining articles was determined through full-text screening.…”

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“…However, 15%–40% of NSAIDs users experienced adverse effects (e.g., nausea, abdominal pain), leading to 10% of medicine modification or withdrawal (Guimarães & Póvoa, 2020; Vonkeman & van de Laar, 2010). Other concerns regarding pharmaceutical use are medication tolerance and reliance (Fernández‐Martínez et al, 2022). Additionally, 20%–25% of women are nonresponsive to NSAIDs (Wang et al, 2013), whereas others may have contraindications against NSAIDs (e.g., gastrointestinal problems; Ferries‐Rowe et al, 2020).…”

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Effectiveness of auricular acupoint therapy targeting menstrual pain for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Cao

Xie

et al. 2023

Worldviews Ev Based Nurs

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BackgroundPrimary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a global public health concern affecting women's health and quality of life, leading to productivity loss and increased medical expenses. As a non‐pharmacological intervention, auricular acupoint therapy (AAT) has been increasingly applied to treat PD, but the overall effectiveness remains unclear.AimsThe aim of this review was to synthesize the effects of AAT targeting menstrual pain among females with PD.MethodsEight databases (PubMed, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang Data) and three registries (ClinicalTrials.gov, ISRCTN Registry and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry) were searched to identify existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to 21 August 2022. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted the data, and appraised the methodological quality and the evidence strength using the Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) and the GRADE approach.ResultsA total of 793 participants from 11 RCTs were included. Despite substantial heterogeneity, AAT was more effective in reducing menstrual pain and related symptoms than placebo and nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). No significant subgroup differences were found between study locations as well as invasiveness, duration, type, acupoints number, ear selection and provider of AAT. Only minor adverse effects of AAT were reported.Linking Evidence to ActionAAT can help women with PD, particularly those who are refrained from pharmaceuticals. Primary healthcare professionals, including nurses, can be well‐equipped to provide evidence‐based and effective AAT for people with PD. AAT can be used in a broader global clinical community. To provide an optimal effect and have wider usability, a unified practice standard is required, which would necessitate further adaptation of clinical care of people with PD. AAT effectively decreased menstrual pain and other accompanying symptoms of PD. More research is needed to identify effective AAT features and explore optimal therapy regimes for PD.

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Effectiveness of auricular acupoint therapy targeting menstrual pain for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Cao

Xie

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Worldviews Ev Based Nurs

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“…Nursing Students in Southern Spain by Abreu-Sánchez et al [15] revealed that the prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 73.8% (of which 63.3% had primary dysmenorrhea and 10.5% had secondary dysmenorrhea), and that it was more common in women with longer menstrual cycles, heavier bleeding, and those who did not use oral hormonal contraception (OCP). In their qualitative study of female nursing students, Fernández-Martneze et al [16] (2022) found four pain management and coping techniques for primary dysmenorrhea: pain management strategies; utilising painkillers; selecting the best treatment; and non-pharmacological therapies. They came to the conclusion that nursing students had trouble treating primary dysmenorrhea, self-medicated, were reluctant to consult a doctor, tried non-pharmacological methods, and sought counsel from other women in their family or social group.…”

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Menstrual Characteristics among Female Students in University of Port Harcourt and It’s Risk Factors

Bob-Manuel

Eke

2023

ACRI

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Background: For women of reproductive age, menstruation is a common and natural occurrence. This is characterised by bleeding from the endometrium brought on by the removal of the functional layer of the endometrium of the uterus. Women from all over the world are affected by menstrual-related disorders, which are increasingly one of the main triggers for gynaecological appointments. Aim: The purpose of the current study is to identify the menstrual characteristics, menstrual difficulties, and risk factors among female students at the University of Port Harcourt. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire were distributed to one hundred and forty (140) female undergraduate students each at the University of Port Harcourt for this study, which was done as a cross-sectional research study in 2022. Results: Due to a variety of factors that contribute to the irregularity of menstruation patterns, the investigation revealed that menstrual problems are common among female students. Dysmenorrhea is reported to be the most frequent (47.1%) and common menstrual characteristics or symptom among female students. Other common menstrual symptom found in this study were acne, body pains, tender/swollen breasts, fatigue, fever, bloating, nausea, diarrhoea and frequent urination which is similar to other studies. Conclusion: The result of this study would help enlighten females and physicians on the menstrual characteristics, some common disorders among female students, and the risk factors associated to the menstrual characteristics.

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“…With regard to the use of distractions, such as watching television or listening to music becomes habitual in self-care for dysmenorrhea. Other strategies have been shown to be effective in reducing menstrual pain such as hot compresses, regulating diet and acupressure (Fernández-Martínez et al, 2021). The mechanism of acupuncture can be an alternative in women who are not interested in pharmacological treatment, involving the stimulation of nerve fibers and receptors in complex interactions with endorphins and serotonin (Guimarães & Póvoa, 2020).…”

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Strategies for handling dysmenorrhea in adolescents

Suwarsih¹,

Astuti²

2022

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Background of the problem: Dysmenorrhea has been identified as a public health problem because of its high prevalence. Dysmenorrhea is a condition that affects various aspects of a woman's life. Although this condition occurs in many women, it is often underestimated and underdiagnosed, and therefore untreated. Early diagnosis of dysmenorrhea is very important. Therefore, women who experience menstrual pain and other accompanying symptoms during menstruation should be referred to an experienced gynecologist for differential diagnosis. Destination: The scoping review was conducted to map the available evidence on the dysmenorrhea treatment strategies used by adolescents to cope with their dysmenorrhea. Method: The database used by Pubmed, Ebscho, Sience Direct and gray literature, namely Google Scholar with inclusion criteria, original articles, published above in 2017 published in English, articles discussing strategies for dealing with dysmenorrhea in adolescents, free full text and open access articles. Exclusion criteria for review articles, opinion articles, organizational documents/guidelines. The eligibility of articles was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tools (JBI), and the Critical Appraisal Program (CSAP). Results: The worldwide prevalence of dysmenorrhea ranges between 50% and 90%. A total of eleven studies said most of the women used pharmacological methods to relieve menstrual pain.

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Pain management and coping strategies for primary dysmenorrhea: A qualitative study among female nursing students

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Effectiveness of auricular acupoint therapy targeting menstrual pain for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Effectiveness of auricular acupoint therapy targeting menstrual pain for primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Menstrual Characteristics among Female Students in University of Port Harcourt and It’s Risk Factors

Strategies for handling dysmenorrhea in adolescents

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