THE EFFECT OF WILLIAM FLEXION EXERCISE TECHNIQUE ON MENSTRUAL PAIN SCALE (DYSMENORRHEA) IN FEMALE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 2 PEKANBARU

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Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain caused by increased prostaglandin production, leading to uterine contractions in adolescents. One non-pharmacological method that can be used to reduce menstrual pain is the William Flexion Exercise, a physical exercise designed to strengthen the pelvic and lower abdominal muscles, thereby helping to alleviate pain. This study aims to determine the effect of the William Flexion Exercise on the primary dysmenorrhea pain scale in female students of SMA Negeri 2 Pekanbaru. This research employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pre-test and post-test method. The study sample consists of 33 respondents experiencing primary dysmenorrhea, selected based on inclusion criteria, namely those experiencing menstrual pain on the first day. The study was conducted on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 09:00 to 12:30 WIB. The research instruments used include the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Data analysis was performed using the Paired T-Test. The results showed that before the intervention, the average menstrual pain scale among respondents was 5.70, while after performing the William Flexion Exercise, the average pain scale decreased to 3.82. The Paired T-Test analysis resulted in a p-value of 0.000

Keywords: william flexion exercise, primary dysmenorrhea, adolescents