Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-2 | Issue-01 | 36-46
Original Research Article
Evidence-Based Interventions: Effect on Dysmenorrheic Severity and Related Self-Care Practices
Amera Bekhatroh Rashed, Nevin Adel Amer, Hassnaa Eid Shaban, Shahenda A. Salih
Published : Jan. 27, 2019
Abstract
The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of evidence-based interventions on dysmenorrheic severity and
related self-care practices. The Design of this study was quasi-experimental. The participants comprised all eligible
students according to the inclusion criteria amounting to 193 students. Tools of this study included a dysmenorrheic
screening questionnaire and a dysmenorrheic self-care practices questionnaire. The findings revealed that there was a
statistically significant difference between dysmenorrheic severity and self-care practices at the pre and follow-up tests. It
is concluded that the evidence-based interventions was effective in decreasing dysmenorrheic severity and improve
related self-care practices. It is recommended that findings from this study could serve as a baseline for further
interventional studies regarding dysmenorrhea management.