• JULIANA GRETTA LOBO
• SUNITHA CYNTHIYA LOBO

Background: Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is a common gynaecological condition that affects a significant proportion of adolescent girls. Dysmenorrhea can be categorized into two types: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs without an underlying pathology and is typically associated with the onset of ovulatory cycles. Secondary dysmenorrhea, on the other hand, is linked to identifiable medical conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids. Despite its widespread occurrence, the management of dysmenorrhea remains a challenge, with many adolescents relying on pharmacological treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or hormonal contraceptives. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology on dysmenorrhea among adolescent’s girls in selected hostels, Mangaluru. Objectives of the study: To assess the level of Dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in the experimental and control group, To evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology on dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls in experimental group and control group, To find the association between Dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls and their selected demographic variables in experimental and control group. Methods: An experimental approach with quasi experimental time series design was used. The study was conducted at different hostels of Mangaluru. The sample comprised of 80 students. The sample was selected using purposive sampling technique and randomly assigned to experimental and control group. Data collection was done from 01.03.2024 to 31.03.2024. Formal written permission was obtained from the hostel authorities. Data was collected by using standardized pain rating scale. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology on dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls in the experimental group compared to the control group. The F-value is 820.815 with degrees of freedom (d.f.) 15 and 585. The p-value is 0.000, which is highly significant (HS). indicate that the reduction in pain scores over time is statistically significant. A post hoc analysis of effectiveness over multiple days, comparing mean differences of pre- and post-measurements was done on control group. Several comparisons show no significant differences in mean values (Bonferroni p > 0.05), meaning there were no substantial changes from pre- to post-measurements for these cases. comparing to experimental group who received daily two cycles of foot reflexology the effects in control group is very poor. This shows that foot reflexology was very effective in reducing dysmenorrhea among the experimental group. Interpretation and conclusion: The findings of the study support that foot reflexology was effective method to reduce dysmenorrhea among adolescents. So, foot reflexology can be used as an effective alternative method in dysmenorrhea.

Effectiveness, foot reflexology, dysmenorrhea, adolescents.

"THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY ON DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED HOSTELS MANGALURU", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.e245-e265, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509427.pdf

"THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY ON DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED HOSTELS MANGALURU", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppe245-e265, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509427.pdf