A study to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation exercise on premenstrual syndrome among higher secondary school girls in a selected school of Jabalpur, M.P.

Abstract

Introduction: Women are smart and savvy. Striving to live up to their potentials, they are curious about the world they live in and want to make a difference. But adolescent is a period they struggle with the issues of menstruation. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Premenstrual Syndrome among adolescent girls. Design: A quantitative approach using quasi experimental pre-test post-test design with control group. Participants: 300 adolescent girls with mild to moderate premenstrual syndrome was selected using Non probability purposive sampling technique in KPM Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Coimbatore. Intervention: Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise was given for a period of 15-20 minutes once a day for 30 days. Tool: Self administered modified Stainer and Wilkins PMS diagnostic criteria were used to assess the level of PMS. Results: Analysis using Paired ‘t’ test found significant. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study revealed that Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise helps in decreasing premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls.