RINDA IZDIHAR KHOIRUNNISA, NIM. 202204017 (2025) PENERAPAN KOMBINASI ABDOMINAL STRETCHING EXERCISE DAN KOMPRES HANGAT UNTUK MENURUNKAN INTENSITAS NYERI DYSMENORRHEA PADA REMAJA DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS KARANGGAYAM I. KTI thesis, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GOMBONG.

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Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common problem experienced by women. Dysmenorrhea sufferers often feel pain, nausea, weakness, lack of energy, sweating, and headaches during menstruation, and are required to take a rest and leave their work for hours. This can interfere with daily activities. Management that can be done is by applying a combination of abdominal stretching exercise and warm compresses. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of applying a combination of abdominal stretching exercise and warm compresses to reduce the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain. Method: This study used descriptive analysis method with case study design. It was conducted on 3 adolescent respondents who experienced dysmenorrhea pain according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instruments were NRS pain scale questionnaire, characteristics questionnaire of adolescents experiencing dysmenorrhea, and Baecke Physical Activity questionnaire. Data analysis used frequency distribution of respondent characteristics and dysmenorrhea pain scale before and after the application of a combination of abdominal stretching exercise and warm compress. Result: After the application of abdominal stretching exercise and warm compresses for 2 days, there was a decrease in the pain scale of dysmenorrhea. In respondent 1 there was a decrease in pain scale from 6 (moderate) to 2 (mild), respondent 2 there was a decrease in pain scale from 5 (moderate) to 1 (mild), and respondent 3 there was a decrease in pain scale from 5 (moderate) to 2 (mild). Conclusion: The application of a combination of abdominal stretching exercise and warm compress is effective to reduce the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescents.

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