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KMID : 0607720080190020280
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing
2008 Volume.19 No. 2 p.280 ~ p.289
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The Effects of Auricular Acupressure Therapy on Abdominal Pain and Dysmenorrhea in Female University Students
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Cha Nam-Hyun
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of auricular acupressure therapy on the relief of dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain in female university students.
Method: This study was designed as nonequivalent control group research. Data were collected from 44 of the female university students(Exp.: 22, Cont. :22) from October, 2007 to December, 2007. Collected data were analysed through χ²test, Fisher’s exact test, Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed rank test.
Result: Abdominal pain was significantly decreased partially in the experimental group compared to that of the control group(p=.008). Dysmenorrhea was significantly decreased in the experimental group compared to that of the control group(p=.000).
Conclusion: It was proven that auricular acupressure therapy was effective for abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea.
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KEYWORD
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Acupressure, Abdominal Pain, Dysmenorrhea
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