International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): June

The Effect of the Combination of Dysmenorrhea Gymnastics and Warm Compresses with Warm Water Zak on Reducing the Intensity of Dysmenorrhea Pain

Minarti Minarti (Department of Nursing, Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Nurmalaya Farzana Silmi (Department of Nursing, Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Sari Luthfiyah (Department of Nursing, Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Joko Suwito (Department of Nursing, Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Aini Ahmad (Department of Nursing, KPJ Healthcare University College, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

A common problem experienced by almost all women of childbearing age is dysmenorrhea. This is caused by hormonal changes as well as factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, and family history. The conjunction of dysmenorrhea gymnastics and warm compresses has been demonstrated to effectively reduce the intensity of pain. This study seeks to investigate the impact of the combination of dysmenorrhea gymnastics and warm compresses alongside Warm Water Zak (WWZ) on alleviating the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain among level 4 students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Nursing program. The research methodology employed was quasi-experimental, utilizing a pretest-posttest design paired with a nonequivalent control group design. Sampling was conducted through probability sampling, specifically employing the simple random sampling method, resulting in a total of 32 samples distributed across four groups. The research instruments utilized included a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain questionnaire, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for dysmenorrhea gymnastics and warm compresses with WWZ, observation sheets, and informational leaflets. The statistical assessment of normality was performed using the Shapiro-Wilk test wilk. A multivariate analysis was conducted employing the One-Way ANOVA Test and Bonferroni's post hoc test. The results of the One-Way ANOVA test indicate a significance value of 0.000, which is less than 0.050. Furthermore, the Bonferroni post hoc test results reveal a significant difference (p < 0.05) across several groups. This finding demonstrates that the combination of dysmenorrhea gymnastics and warm compresses with warm water zak (WWZ) has a notable effect on reducing the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain among level 4 students of the Bachelor of Applied program Nursing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijahst

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Advanced Health Science and Technology (IJAHST) publishes peer-reviewed, original research and review articles in an open-access format. Accepted articles span the full extent of the Public Health, Environmental Health, Nursing, Oral and Dental Health, Midwifery, Nutrition, ...