Effect of Yoga on Dysmenorrhea in 6th Grade Elementary School Students at Rusunawa Health Center: A Quasi-Experimental Study

BACKGROUND: From 35 elementary school students in Marunda, 23 (65.7%) had primary dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea can interfere with student learning activities and concentration. Interventions need to be given so that increase their productivity achievement. AIM: This study aims analyze the effect of yoga on dysmenorrhea 6th grade at Rusunawa Health Center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: used a quasi-experimental approach non-equivalent control group design. The was practice for 3 months menstrual cycle. sample consisted 33 group. pain intensity measured by Wong Baker Pain Rating Scale. Statistical tests were Friedman test, Mann–Whitney Ordinal Regression test. RESULTS: There significant difference duration past (p < 0.001). between measurements 2nd month = 0.009; p 0.001) 3rd 0.001; CONCLUSIONS: Yoga reducing Midwives educate young women working area Center use as an alternative therapy reduce