ArticleJournal of public health research2026
Effect of isometric exercises and self-care activities on primary dysmenorrhea among secondary school students: A quasi-experimental study.
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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea has a main impact on quality of teenagers 'life, productivity and daily activities. Due to the potential risks associated with pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacological approaches have gained importance in managing primary dysmenorrhea. In this study, isometric exercises and self-care activities were combined into a structured program aimed at alleviating menstrual pain. Aim: The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of isometric exercises and self-care activities on primary dysmenorrhea among secondary school students. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 97 secondary school students who had primary dysmenorrhea was recruited for the research for ten weeks. Setting: two schools; Dr. Mohamed Rabie Falah Studied for Girls and Mohamed Nasr Abdeen Compound Schools at Diarb Negem City, Zagazig, Sharkia Governate. Tools: three tools were used; 1) A structured Interview Questionnaire, 2) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and 3) Abdominal muscles force measuring tests. Results: The mean age was of the studied students was15.89± 0.54 years. There was a highly statistical significant difference in pain intensity among studied students pre and post-intervention (p= 0.001). In which mean & SD of pain intensity pre-intervention was 7.61 ± 1.91 compared to 4.68 ± 2.39 post-intervention. Conclusion: The study hypothesis was accepted. There were highly statistically significant differences pre and post intervention. A combined structured program of isometric exercises and self-care activities was effective for reducing intensity of primary dysmenorrhea among secondary school students. Recommendation: Designing and implementing efficient programs to raise awareness of students about different benefits of isometric exercises and self-care activities on primary dysmenorrhea intensity.
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