The Effect of Psychoeducation Based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model on Dysmenorrhea in Nursing Students: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
- Enrollment
- 61
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Menstrual pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study will be conducted to examine the effect of psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model on dysmenorrhea in nursing students.
Detailed Description
This study will be conducted to examine the effect of psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model on dysmenorrhea in nursing students.
Hypotheses of the Research
H0a: There is no difference in menstrual pain severity between the experimental group and the control group receiving psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model.
H0b: There is no difference between the Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale mean scores between the experimental group and the control group receiving psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model.
H0c: There is no difference between the Menstruation Symptom Scale mean scores between the experimental group receiving psychoeducation based on Leventhal's Self-Regulation Model and the control group.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Those with a VAS score of 4 and above were assigned to the experimental and control groups.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Having a regular menstrual cycle of 6 months
- •Being Nulliparous
- •Getting 4 or more points from VAS
- •Having smart phone and internet facility
- •Having the technical means to use the ZOOM application
- •Volunteering to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having a diagnosis of any gynecological disease
- •Having a history of gynecological surgery
- •Having an active vaginal infection
- •Not having received psychosocial counseling for dysmenorrhea before
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Menstrual pain severity using the Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: Change from before implementation, 3th week of the practice, at the beginning of menstruation (for 3 months)
Ranges for pain intensity; \<3 mild pain, 3-6 moderate pain, \>6 severe pain
Secondary Outcomes
- Menstrual pain severity using the Menstruation Symptom Scale(Change from before implementation and 3th week of the practice, at the beginning of menstruation (for 3 months))
- Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale(Change from before implementation, 3th week of the practice, at the beginning of menstruation (for 3 months))
Investigators
Merve Işık
research assistant doctor
Gazi University