J Korean Acad Nurs.  2005 Dec;35(7):1325-1332.

The Effects of Abdominal Meridian Massage on Menstrual Cramps and Dysmenorrhea in Full-time Employed Women

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Pusan National University. skhwang@pusan.ac.kr
  • 2Pusan National University Hospital.

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was designed to examine the effects of abdominal meridian(Kyongrak) massage on menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea. METHOD: Eighty-five women (of 110 screened) enrolled in this study and were employed full-time with more than 6.0 points(in 0~10.0 VAS scale) in menstrual cramps or more than 20 points on the dysmenorrhea scale(range 13~52). The forty-two participants in the experimental group received abdominal meridian massage for 5 minutes per day during 6 days from the fifth day before menstruation to the first day of menstruation and the forty-three participants in the control group didn't receive any treatment. Data were collected from June 1st to August 30th, 2003 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi2-test, and t-test. RESULT: Menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea of the experimental group were significantly lower after abdominal meridian massage than those of the control group (p<.001). CONCLUSION: Abdominal meridian(Kyongrak) massage was very effective for relief of menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea. Therefore, we suggest that abdominal Kyongrak massage can be a useful nursing intervention for women with menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.

Keyword

Meridians; Massage; Dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain

MeSH Terms

Women, Working
Middle Aged
Meridians
*Massage/methods
Humans
Female
Dysmenorrhea/*therapy
Adult
*Acupressure
*Abdomen
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