AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACUPRESSURE ON DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AT AMMAIYAR SCHOOL, KARAIKAL

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It was the study to assess the effectiveness of acupressure therapy on dysmenorrhoea. Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and body’s life force to aid healing. Acupressure therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self- treatment and preventive healthcare for boosting the immune system. Acupressure for dysmenorrhea may offer women a noninvasive, cost-free, and timely way to manage dysmenorrhea on their own, thereby saving time, cost, and effort. The study was carried out among 30 adolescent girls between the age group of 14-16 years who are in Ammaiyar School, Karaikal. Ethical clearance was obtained from all adolescent girls who are in the study. The study findings shows that around 15(50%) had moderate pain and 15(50%) had severe pain in pre test score. Whereas 16 (53%) were mild pain and 14(47%) had moderate pain in post assessment of experimental group

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