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Pengaruh Akupresur terhadap Dismenorea pada Mahasiswi Program Studi DIII Kebidanan STIKes Baiturrahim

Menstrual pain is a natural thing experienced by women during menstruation. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea in Indonesia is 54.98% for primary dysmenorrhea and 9.36% for secondary dysmenorrhea. One way to deal with dysmenorrhea with acupressure therapy is traditional non-pharmacological therapy, namely by massaging acupuncture points/certain body points to improve blood circulation, the body secretes endorphins causing the body to relax, not worry so that menstrual pain decreases/disappears. This study aims to determine the effect of acupressure on reducing dysmenorrhea. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental one group pre post test design. The population in this study were all female students of the D III Midwifery STIKes Baiturrahim study program. The sample in this study used a total sampling of 42 female students who experienced primary dysmenorrhea. The research process went through several stages, the first was measuring pain scale during menstruation, the second stage was giving acupressure intervention at Hequ (LI4), Sayinjiao, (SP6) and Zusanli (ST 36) points. Acupressure is done 3 days before and the first 3 days during menstruation, done 2 times a day or when pain occurs, the third stage is measuring pain scale during menstruation after the intervention. The instrument used to measure the pain scale is the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The collected data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate. The results of the research analysis showed that before the intervention was given the average pain intensity was 2.67 and the SD was 0.678 and after the intervention was given the average pain intensity was 2.45 and the SD was 0.705, the decrease in pain intensity was 0.22 with a p value of 0.000. It can be concluded that acupressure has an effect on reducing pain during menstruation . The results of this study are expected as information for young women during menstruation

Examining access to sexual and reproductive health services and information for young women with disabilities in Senegal: a qualitative study

This qualitative research aimed to examine Senegalese disabled women’s access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and information. Poor access to SRH services and information can lead to a range of negative consequences, including poor sexual, reproductive, and maternal health outcomes; rights violations; and impacts on mental health and livelihoods. Disabled women, who are marginalised and stigmatised both by their gender and their disability, may face significant barriers in access, but a full understanding of this access is lacking due to a dearth of research on this population. We used a snowball sampling method to identify 31 women with physical motor disabilities in the Dakar region, and we interviewed them from October to December 2019 using a semi-structured questionnaire. We analysed interviews using thematic analysis, which we complemented with frequency calculations and graphs where appropriate. Respondents reported having difficulties accessing SRH services and information because of structural inaccessibility within health care establishments, financial limitations, inaccessible transportation and far-away health establishments, long wait times in health care establishments, and prejudices and discrimination from health providers. Women had low knowledge of STIs, but were generally well-informed on different types of contraception, felt that accessing SRH information is easier than accessing services, and wished to see improvements in the Senegalese health care system specifically geared towards people with disabilities. Evidence from this research can inform policy and programmatic efforts to improve disabled women’s access to SRH services and information.

Gender differences in youth savings and investment strategies

The article is devoted to analysis of gender characteristics when young people build their savings and investment strategies. The authors compare the results of two own sociological studies carried out jointly by: 1) scientists of the Institute of Socio-Economic Studies of Population of the FCTAS RAS and the Financial University; 2) scientists of the Institute of Socio-Economic Studies of Population of the FCTAS RAS and the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. A number of data related to the choice of savings and investment behaviors of Russians are considered on the results of a study by the NAFI Analytical Center. In the gender context are considered such important issues for the study of financial strategies as: the need and availability of savings; ways to manage finances (first save, then spend, or vice versa); the share of income directed to savings; the goals of savings formation; the ability to build a horizon for planning one's own expenses; types and purposes of investing money. There are identified differences in the strategies of young men and women: when making savings (with constant share of savings) — a greater randomness in women, a longer planning horizon and ability to distribute their income in men; when making investments: more conservative risk-free strategies by women than by men, a much larger gender gap in choosing an investment strategy in regions compared to the capital region, as well as in the motives for investing in the stock market. Conclusions are drawn about the importance of understanding the needs of young women in formation of their savings and investment strategies for development (by financial institutions and educational organizations) of the goals to raise the level of financial literacy of this category of the population.

The relationship between the severity of perimenstrual symptoms and a regular exercise habit in Japanese young women: a cross-sectional online survey

BackgroundExperiencing perimenstrual symptoms is a major health concern for young women. Women in the reproductive age experience menstruation about once a month, and many experience perimenstrual symptoms. Drug therapies such as painkillers (commonly used) and hormonal medications help to achieve symptomatic relief from perimenstrual symptoms. However, many women are concerned about tolerance and compliance of the drugs used to treat perimenstrual symptoms and lack awareness on how to cope with perimenstrual symptoms. If the association between exercise habits and the severity of symptoms is emphasized in young women, methods for coping with perimenstrual symptoms can be established, not relying only on pharmaceuticals. The objective of this study was to determine the differences in the severity of perimenstrual symptoms in young Japanese women with and without a regular exercise habit.MethodsA cross-sectional study using an online survey was sent among 500 Japanese women aged 18–25 years. The severity of perimenstrual symptoms was assessed using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ). The differences in MDQ scores between those with and without exercise habits (exercise for more than 30 min for 2 days a week) were compared using the chi-square test and Mann–Whitney U test. The logistic regression analysis detected subscales of the premenstrual and menstrual symptoms affected by an exercise habit.Results282 (56.4%) young Japanese women were answered this survey. Respondents were divided into the exercise group (n = 157) and the non-exercise group (n = 125). The exercise group had significantly low premenstrual and menstrual MDQ scores. The results of the logistic regression analysis stated that the subscale related to negative emotion before menstruation was associated with an exercise habit. In the analysis performed during menstruation, a statistically significant association was detected between an exercise habit and a behavioral change such as avoiding interaction with others.ConclusionsThis study suggested that exercise habits may reduce the severity of perimenstrual symptoms and could help to develop a non-pharmacological coping strategy. In addition, this study provides useful information for young women who want to prevent perimenstrual symptoms but do not have an exercise habit. Further, it may encourage young women to start exercising.

Getting to the Point: What Women Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Want to Know About Treatment-Focused Genetic Testing

To identify young women's information preferences regarding treatment-focused genetic testing (TFGT) and to develop and evaluate a novel educational resource. Qualitative interview study and pilot testing of a novel resource. Two familial cancer services and one outpatient oncology clinic in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. 26 women with breast cancer aged 50 years and younger who either previously had TFGT (n = 14) or had a diagnosis of breast cancer within the previous 6-12 months. Participants were asked about their views of TFGT in semistructured interviews. A brief pamphlet on TFGT then was developed and pilot tested with 17 of the 26 women. Women's attitudes and preferences with regard to timing, mode of delivery, and amount and format of information regarding TFGT were explored. Most women wanted to be informed about TFGT at or around the time of their cancer diagnosis via a face-to-face consultation. No clear preference existed for which type of healthcare professional should provide information on TFGT. Brief written information about TFGT was viewed as important supporting material. The educational resource developed was well received. The potential for more widespread TFGT in the future indicates a need for patient educational materials that enable women to make informed choices about TFGT. This pilot study has provided timely initial evidence on the efficacy of a brief written resource in preparing women for decision making about TFGT. The resource developed in this study will assist oncology nurses to make important genetic risk information available to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer at a stressful time.

Development of educational materials about inherited breast cancer in black women

1536 Background: Current educational materials about inherited breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) have not been culturally tailored for the Black community, which may contribute to lower levels of awareness about this topic. Through an academic and community partnership, realized through a Community Advisory Panel (CAP) comprised of breast cancer survivors, advocates, community leaders, and health care providers, this need was identified. Methods: Utilizing a phased approach implemented through this academic and community partnership, a culturally tailored brochure and booklet about HBOC for the Black community were developed and reviewed. To evaluate the brochure, three focus groups were conducted by race-concordant moderators. HBOC was discussed with Black women from diverse backgrounds, including those with and without breast cancer (n = 46). Summaries were created from audiotapes and handwritten notes and content was analyzed based on Grounded Theory, after which the brochure was revised. Similarly, revisions to the booklet were made based on feedback obtained about the brochure. Materials were then presented to the CAP for re-review. Results: From this iterative process, the key content identified as areas for improvement were: (1) Inclusion of breast cancer information specific to Black women; (2) Use of the term “Black”; (3) Inclusion of African American flag colors; (4) Clarification of the concept of genetic counseling; and (5) Enhancing relevance of information for young women. Conclusions: The CAP and study participants recognized the need for culturally relevant educational materials addressing HBOC in the Black community. Their feedback identified important areas for improvement which have been implemented in the design of a culturally tailored brochure that is available for widespread dissemination. Further evaluation of the booklet is currently in progress. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Reproductive Health Information for Young Women in Kazakhstan: Disparities in Access by Channel

This study explores young women's reliance on reproductive and sexual health information channels, examining the relationship between information sources and reproductive health knowledge. Utilizing 1995 and 1999 Kazakhstan Demographic and Health Surveys, we investigate access to reproductive health knowledge among young women (ages 15–24) during a key period in the development of wide-scale reproductive health programs in Kazakhstan. Despite reproductive health campaigns throughout the 1990s, we find consistently high proportions of young women without family planning information access. Among young women with access to information, few received information from channels most strongly linked to knowledge and behavioral changes (family and medical professionals). Mass media sources and peer information networks remained the most often utilized channels. Urban residence, non-Kazakh ethnicity, older age (20–24), and higher education significantly increased the odds of accessing family planning information among young Kazakhstani women, and these same factors were especially important in terms of the relative odds of accessing medical and parental channels. While overall contraceptive knowledge and prevalence rose in Kazakhstan during the 1990s, we find knowledge varied by the information channel accessed. Findings also indicate that young women, regardless of marital status, possessed consistently low levels of reproductive health knowledge at the decade's end.

Modeling and Guided Practice as Components within a Comprehensive Testicular Self-Examination Educational Program for High School Males

Abstract Research has indicated that while information for young women on breast self-examination (BSE) and pap smears often had been readily available, little information had been available to young men about testicular self-examination (TSE). This lack of information was of particular concern to health professionals and educators who work with young men. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of modeling and guided practice as components within a comprehensive testicular self-examination educational program for high school males. One hundred fifty-one tenth grade males from 10 health education classes participated in this study during the fall, 1988 semester at two southern suburban high schools. The independent variable was membership in one of three treatment groups. Dependent variables were knowledge of testicular cancer, comfort in doing TSE, and frequency of self-reported TSE. This study found that modeling and guided practice were significant factors in relation to comfortability in d...