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{"title":"Investigating the effect of laughter yoga on happiness and life expectancy in an elderly population.","authors":"Zeinab Seraj, Akram Sanagoo, Naser Behnampour, Leila Jouybari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_482_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_482_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>During the elderly period, individuals experience physical and psychological crises. One of the factors that positively influence critical life situations is happiness and hope. Given the significant physical and psychological effects of laughter yoga on the body, this study aimed to determine the impact of laughter yoga on the happiness and hope (life expectancy) of elderly individuals.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>This field study employed a pretest, posttest design. The sampling method utilized was non-random, specifically convenience sampling. A total of 220 elderly retirees, who were frequent visitors to the Social Security Retirees' Center in Gorgan, Iran, were selected for the study. These participants were then randomly assigned to either the intervention or control groups through a blocked randomization process, resulting in 110 individuals in the intervention group and 110 in the control group. The intervention group participated in eight sessions of 45-minute laughter yoga, led by certified instructors and researchers. Data collection was conducted using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and Snyder's Hope Scale. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The significance level for all statistical tests was set at <i>P</i> ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two groups were similar in terms of gender, age, marital status, education level, and occupation. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the life expectancy of the elderly participants before the intervention began was 65.86 ± 7.64 in the intervention group and 65.70 ± 7.58 in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.96). The mean and SD of the happiness of the elderly participants before the intervention was 63.18 ± 8.88 in the intervention group and 63.29 ± 7.56 in the control group (<i>P</i> = 0.37). The mean and SD of the life expectancy of the elderly participants after the intervention was 69.4 ± 42.32 in the intervention group and 65.77 ± 8.99 in the control group (<i>P</i> < 0.001). The mean and SD of the happiness of the elderly participants after the intervention was 69.86 ± 10.91 in the intervention group and 64.55 ± 9.28 in the control group (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study demonstrate that laughter yoga can significantly increase happiness and improve life expectancy among elderly individuals. Consequently, laughter yoga can serve as a noninvasive method to enhance the mental well-being of older adults and as a preventive measure. It is advised that community service providers and caregivers for the elderly consider integrating laughter yoga into their eldercare programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"343"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448539/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"OphthalMobilE: A new frontier in mobile learning for ophthalmology education.","authors":"Masomeh Kalantarion, Mohammad-Mehdi Sadoughi, Soleiman Ahmady, Sahba Fekri, Mohammad-Hasan Shahriari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1843_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1843_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"354"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cancer literacy and attitudes among school-going adolescents in a rural district of Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-sectional study.","authors":"Neethu George, Rock B Dharmaraj, Neeraj Vinod Mohandas, R Bristly Christopher, Selvaraj Mylsamy, Shruthi Elancheliyan, Deepika Selvaraj, Kabilkumar Premakumar, Ashwinkumar Suresh, Tamilarasan Muniyapillai","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_38_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_38_25","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;Cancer remains a leading cause of global mortality, with a substantial disease burden in India across all age groups. While prevention strategies have proven to be effective, adolescence offers a crucial window for establishing lifelong health behaviors and cancer awareness. This developmental period is vital for building health literacy and understanding cancer prevention as habits formed during these years often persist in adulthood. This study was conducted to assess the cancer literacy and attitudes among school-going adolescents in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu, South India, as well as identifying their independent predictors of inadequate literacy and attitudes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and methods: &lt;/strong&gt;A cross-sectional study was conducted among 764 school-going adolescents (grades 8-12) in four randomly selected schools in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu. Data were collected using a pretested semistructured questionnaire administered through the interviewer method. The questionnaire assessed cancer-related knowledge (11 items, maximum score 33) and attitudes (9 items, maximum score 27) using a three-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS v26, [IBM Corp. Released 2019. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp] employing descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, independent &lt;i&gt;t&lt;/i&gt;-test, and one-way ANOVA and multivariable linear regression with &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.05 considered significant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Among 764 participants (56.9% males), the mean age was 14.13 ± 1.20 years. The mean knowledge and attitude scores were 25.9 ± 2.76 and 21.04 ± 2.36, respectively. While 61.8% knew the correct definition of cancer and 67.7% believed early detectable cancer is curable, only 34.9% were aware of cancer-preventive vaccines. Female students showed higher knowledge scores (26.39 ± 2.50) compared to males (25.67 ± 2.90, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = 0.002). Parental education significantly influenced knowledge scores, with children of graduate/postgraduate parents showing higher scores (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001). Urban residents demonstrated higher knowledge scores (26.46 ± 2.94) than rural residents (25.67 ± 2.59, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = 0.04). Age positively correlated with attitude scores (&lt;i&gt;r&lt;/i&gt; = 0.23, &lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001). Multivariable analysis showed male gender (B = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.32-1.09) and maternal graduate education (B = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.03-2.27) as statistically significant predictors of knowledge scores (Adjusted R² =62%), while age (B = 0.42, 95% CI: 0.28-0.56) predicted attitude scores (Adjusted R² =48%).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;While adolescents demonstrated moderate cancer literacy and positive attitudes, significant gaps exist in knowledge about preventive vaccines, risk factors, and common cancers. Educational interventions targeting these gaps, particularly focusing on sociodemographic disparities in cancer literacy, are essential for enhancing cancer preventi","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"359"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448556/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of interprofessional collaboration in surgery: A scoping review.","authors":"Else Agustina, Respati Suryanto Dradjat, Viera Wardhani, Kuswantoro Rusca Putra","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1541_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1541_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Implementing interprofessional collaboration practices is a key strategy for enhancing the quality and outcomes of health services. This collaboration involves multiple professions, requiring cooperation from each team member and organization to improve patient satisfaction and safety. This study aims to examine the determinant factors and their relationships in interprofessional collaboration practices within the scope of surgical procedures. This study employs a scoping review approach, following the stages of problem identification, literature collection, literature selection, thematic analysis, mapping, and report preparation. The analysis identified 11 articles that met the criteria and revealed determinant factors at three levels: individual, team, and organizational. These determinant factor groups consist of several factors; at the individual level, work experience and age factors were predominant; at the team level, communication and teamwork were key factors; and at the organizational level, the factors included organizational characteristics and hospital design programs. The analysis indicated that certain determinant factors influence interprofessional collaboration (IPC) practices both directly and indirectly through intermediary determinants that link the influence of primary determinant factors to collaborative practices in the surgical field. Future research should conduct in-depth analyses of these determinant factors within the surgical field or in other health service areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448520/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, and self-examination practices among female college teachers in Pakistan.","authors":"Benazir Mahar, Malina Binti Osman, Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, Rafidah Binti Hod, Tazeen Shah","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1989_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1989_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is a prevalent malignancy in women, and breast self-examination (BSE) is an important tool for early diagnosis. Despite its significance, BSE is insufficiently practiced, particularly in developing countries. This research evaluated the knowledge, beliefs, and practices concerning breast cancer and breast self-examination among female college teachers in Pakistan.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2024, using the health belief model (HBM) as a theoretical framework, involving 176 female college teachers in Hyderabad, Pakistan. A validated questionnaire was employed for data acquisition. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression analysis, were used to determine predictors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Only 13.6% of the individuals indicated consistent breast self-examination (BSE) engagement. The median knowledge score was 12, with an interquartile range of 5. Regression analysis revealed that marital status, level of education, family history of breast cancer, history of benign breast diseases, and having a health professional in the family were significant predictors of knowledge, beliefs, and BSE practices (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a notable gap in awareness and regular BSE performance among respondents. To improve BSE practices, targeted strategies, including educational interventions for teachers, are crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"352"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145112914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination among young and adolescent females attending primary health care centers in Abha, Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Samah Hameed H Alrehaili, Mohammed A Alkhathami, Ali M Alfalahi, Abdulaziz A Alzawani, Khalid A Alshaeri, Hassan M Al-Mani, Majed M Al Saleh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2050_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2050_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of cervical cancer, posing a significant global health burden. In Saudi Arabia, approximately 10.7 million women aged 15 years and older are at risk of cervical cancer. Annually, 358 women are diagnosed, and 179 die from the disease. Despite vaccination efficacy in preventing HPV-related diseases, uptake remains low due to sociocultural factors. This study aimed to assess attitudes and perceptions toward HPV vaccination, identify sociodemographic influences, and provide insights for educational and policy interventions to improve vaccine uptake and reduce HPV-related diseases among young females attending primary health care centers in Abha, Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted (2022-2024) in Abha's primary healthcare centers, surveying 406 females aged 12-30 years. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of HPV vaccination. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 406 participants, 259 (63.8%) had heard of HPV, but only 84 (20.7%) knew that vaccination should begin at 9-11 years. While 247 (60.8%) were aware of the HPV vaccine, only 54 (13.3%) had received it. Among the unvaccinated, 159 (45.2%) were unaware of the vaccine, and 56 (15.9%) doubted its efficacy. Though 187 (75.4%) identified HPV as a cause of cervical cancer, 72.6% did not recognize it as the primary etiology. Only 32.3% knew the vaccine prevents cervical cancer, reflecting a knowledge gap.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Positive attitudes toward HPV vaccination are encouraging, but misconceptions and safety concerns persist. Educational campaigns targeting less-educated populations, integrating HPV education into schools, and engaging community leaders are crucial to increasing vaccine uptake and reducing HPV-related diseases in conservative societies.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"322"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448517/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Competency of nursing students on postoperative care of CABG patients: Addressing gaps through simulation.","authors":"Sristi Singh, Vinay Kumari, Jyoti Sarin, Dhanesh Garg","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1631_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1631_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a critical intervention aimed at alleviating angina and reducing mortality risk associated with coronary artery disease. Nursing competency plays a vital role in providing effective postoperative care to patients who have undergone CABG.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study. Data was collected from 110 nursing students studying in Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, Haryana. The nursing students in the experimental group underwent a simulation-based learning (SBL) program comprising of 1 h theoretical instruction and 20 minutes hands-on session on postoperative care of CABG patients through simulation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study findings show that the mean post-test competency (61.81 ± 3.01), knowledge (21.74 ± 1.90), skills (32.79 ± 1.93), and clinical decision-making ability (7.34 ± 0.87) scores of nursing students in the experimental group were higher than the mean-post-test competency (35.79 ± 5.67), knowledge (15.75 ± 2.45), skills (17.33 ± 4.37), and clinical decision-making ability (2.65 ± 1.24) scores of comparison group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SBL on postoperative care of CABG patients was effective in enhancing the competency of nursing students. Simulation can be used as an effective pedagogical strategy in nursing education for teaching postoperative care of CABG patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"334"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448548/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the nexus between financial strain, wellbeing, and life satisfaction among Bangladeshi university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Md Borhan Uddin, Khalidur Rahman, Md Asaduzzaman, Md Nafiul Hasan, Md Sabbir Hossain, Mahfuzer Rohman","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1581_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1581_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Financial stress among university students is pervasive and profoundly affects their mental wellbeing. This study aims to examine the wellbeing and life satisfaction of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of their financial circumstances.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in 2021 on 1125 university students in a secondary city of Bangladesh using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, financial circumstances, the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square tests, canonical correlation analysis, t-tests, analysis of variance, and Duncan tests were employed to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey revealed that the majority of students were aged 18-23, predominantly male, and came from educated families. Financial strain was evident, with nearly half relying solely on family support and a significant portion contributing jointly with family. Significant financial instability was found, with many students experiencing job loss and income reduction, leading to moderate life satisfaction and lower levels of wellbeing. Students relying on scholarships reported the highest wellbeing and life satisfaction, while those with less than 1 month of savings exhibited the lowest scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the urgent need for holistic interventions to support university students in Bangladesh facing mental health and financial stress due to COVID-19. Health policymakers and nursing managers should establish comprehensive mental health support systems, including counseling and financial literacy programs, while collaborating with local organizations for emergency financial assistance to foster a healthier student population.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448542/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social network and life satisfaction among elderly in the field practice area of tertiary care hospital Tamil Nadu.","authors":"B R Asnitha, K Bincy, M Logaraj","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1372_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1372_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aging population in India is steadily increasing, with projections estimating a rise of approximately 56 million elderly individuals by 2031.^[1] The concept of life satisfaction is crucial in understanding the well-being of older adults, with various factors such as income level, health status, and social connections playing pivotal roles. Positive social relationships and support have been shown to promote life satisfaction and mitigate the risk of depression among the elderly. This study explores the relationship between social networks and life satisfaction among the geriatric population in Tamil Nadu, India.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study involving 403 elderly individuals aged 60 years and above was conducted in the field practice area of a tertiary care hospital in Tamil Nadu. Participants were selected using a multistage simple random sampling method, and data were collected through interviews and surveys. The study used the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS) and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) to assess social networks and life satisfaction, respectively. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests employed for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the total participants, 67% were found to have a decent social network, while the remaining 33% had poor social networks. Decent Family, friend, and neighbor networks were observed in this demographic. Individuals with strong social networks reported higher levels of satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social networking positively influences life satisfaction. Strengthening social networks and support systems can significantly contribute to promoting the well-being and quality of life of the geriatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448559/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and menstrugol capsules on the volume of menstrual bleeding: A clinical trial study.","authors":"Mahboubeh Valiani, Mehdi Fathi, Mina Navabizadeh","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_184_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_184_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Menstrual bleeding refers to the average blood loss in a normal menstrual period, which is approximately 40 cc. Heavy bleeding during menstruation is one of the common problems of reproductive age. Therefore, to compare the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and Menstrugol capsules on the volume of menstrual bleeding, a clinical trial study was conducted.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The present study is a two-group clinical trial conducted on 72 girls who referred to the clinics of Al-Zahra, Amin, and Shahid Beheshti hospitals in Isfahan city in 2023. The girls who met the study entry criteria were selected by the available sampling method. Then they were divided into two control groups (use of Menstrugol capsules: 500 mg every 12 hours) and the intervention (hypnosis: three 20-min sessions individually, once a week). The PBLAC chart was completed by all participants to determine the volume of bleeding before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 2 months after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed by spss software version 20.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of this study showed that the average volume of bleeding in the control group is 32% higher compared to the intervention group, which is statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of data analysis showed that hypnosis significantly reduces the volume of bleeding according to the number of pads used. Based on the results, it is recommended to use hypnotherapy as a method to reduce the volume of menstrual bleeding. Considering the importance of bleeding due to iron deficiency in girls of childbearing age and the desire of most people to use non-pharmacological methods, as well as safe and cheap, hypnosis can reduce the side effects caused by drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12448514/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}