진저롤 성분이 중년 여성의 무릎 통증에 미치는 영향

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the diverse effects of gingerol, a component of ginger, on knee pain, body temperature, and health-related quality of life in middle-aged women. Sixteen women aged 55-66 were divided into two groups of eight for the experiment. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 22.0 to calculate the mean (M) and standard deviation (SD) for all variables. To examine the changes over time and pre-post results, as well as interaction effects, paired t-tests were performed, with a significance level set at .05. The findings of this study are as follows: Firstly, there was a statistically significant difference in the changes in gingerol component administration for knee pain among the experimental group only (p < .05). Secondly, there were no statistically significant differences in body temperature changes in the leg muscles before and after application in both groups (p>.05). Thirdly, there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of health satisfaction (p<.05). Additionally, in the domain of life satisfaction, a statistically significant difference was observed between the experimental group and the control group (p<.05). These results indicate that the gingerol component of ginger contributes to a reduction in knee pain among middle-aged women, leading to both physical pain relief and increased psychological well-being in terms of life satisfaction. Based on these findings, it is deemed essential to approach human health management by conducting diverse studies, considering factors such as time periods, specific pain areas, and different age groups.