The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on decreasing primary dysmenorrhea pain in adolescents

<p><strong><em>Background: </em></strong><em>Dysmenorrhea is medical condition indicated by an increase of the prostaglandin (PG) F2-alpha hormone and cyclooxygenase (COX-2) causing hypertonic as well vasoconstriction activity to myometrium. It leads ischemia stimulating pain in uterine organs. The influence quality life productivity majority female patients. Dysmenorrhea incidence Indonesia reported 64.25% a total 52% students Yogyakarta experienced drop during menstruation. </em></p><p><strong><em>Objectives: </em></strong><em>This study aimed evaluate effect of</em><em> TENS</em><em> reducing primary dysmenorrhea among adolescents General Ahmad Yani University Yogyakarta</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods: </em></strong><em>A quasi experiment with pretest-posttest control group design was conducted. A 24 participants for intervention were recruited. In order recruit participants, this research implemented quota sampling approach. Primary measured using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) bivariate analysis between both groups carried out T-test.</em></p><p><strong><em>Results: </em></strong><em>A</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>significant difference (p<0.05) from before after intervention. Prior treatment, average score 6 (1.70) ranging 4-10. After treatment being delivered, lower intensity 3.42 (1.6) 1-6 range. Control 4 (1.16) 3-6. decreased level 1.50 (0.52) range 1-2. TENS effective severe management. Effleurage massage suitable moderate 3.50%.</em></p><strong><em>Conclusions: </em></strong><em>TENS potential decrease dysmenorrhea. This associated 3.50%. had significant 3.50%.</em>