Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: November | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 264-270
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Guided Imagery Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome among College Girls in Bidar, Karnataka
Dr. Senthil Kavitha R1, Dr. Sasikala G2
1PhD(N)Associate professor, ESIC College of Nursing, Gulbarga.
2PhD (N) Nursing Officer, ESI Hospital, Tirunelveli.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Senthil Kavitha R
ABSTRACT
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of emotional, physical, psychological and mood disturbances that occur after a woman's ovulation typically ending with the onset of her menstrual flow. The present study was conducted with the objectives 1) to assess the existing level PMS and stress among college girls, 2) to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery on premenstrual syndrome and stress among college girls and 3) to correlate the relationship with stress and guided imagery before and after guided imagery among college girls. A quasi experimental design one group pretest posttest design was used. The subjects selected were from the selected Nursing College in Bidar, Karnataka through purposive sampling technique. The sample consisted of the college girls who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and the sample size consisted of 30. Pretest was collected by using standardized PMS questionnaire and perceived stress scale. Subjects practiced Guided imagery relaxation by using 20 minutes guided imagery audio twice daily for 4 weeks. Post test was conducted using the same tools after 28 days of the program. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the study. Pre test for PMS Level and stress were assessed. Guided imagery relaxation given to the subjects for 28 days. The mean of pre test PMS score was 42. 3 and post test mean was 16.36 which indicated a great level reduction of PMS symptoms after guided imagery practice. The obtained t value 32.34 indicated that significant at P< 0.0001. Similarly in experimental group the mean stress post interventional score 11.13 was found to be lower than the pre stress interventional score 1.1371 and the t value signified that 19.13 which was significant at p<0.0001. Findings represents there is a significant positive correlation between mean PMS score with stress scores during pre and post assessment at p<0.05. Findings show that guided imagery potentially reducing stress, given excellent results for healing PMS related symptoms. Thus the guided imagery demonstrated stress relieving outcomes associated with PMS healing.
Key words: Effectiveness, Guided Imagery, Premenstrual syndrome, Stress, College students
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