PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN TENTANG AKUPRESURE UNTUK MENANGANI NYERI HAID (DISMENORE) PADA SISWA-SISWI DI SMA NEGERI 1 GEDONG TATAAN

Abstract

Background: Most female students at SMA Negeri 1 Gedong Tataan experience dysmenorrhea, which impacts learning concentration, school attendance, and quality of life. The majority still rely on analgesic drugs and have limited knowledge regarding non-pharmacological management such as acupressure. Objectives: This activity aimed to increase students' knowledge and skills in independently managing dysmenorrhea through acupressure techniques. Methods: The implementation method consisted of five stages: (1) Planning, (2) Coordination with the school partner, (3) Implementation of health education using interactive lectures, discussions, mini-quizzes, and educational games, (4) Demonstration and hands-on practice of acupressure techniques on SP6 (Sanyinjiao) and LI4 (Hegu) points, and (5) Evaluation using pre-test and post-test. Thirty female students participated in this activity. Results: A significant increase in knowledge was observed. Before the intervention, 60% of participants were in the "Not Understood" category. After the intervention, 93.3% of participants were in the "Understood" category. Participants also showed high enthusiasm, were able to practice acupressure techniques correctly, and felt more confident in managing menstrual pain independently.Conclusion: Health education accompanied by acupressure practice is effective in increasing knowledge, skills, and self-reliance among students in managing dysmenorrhea. Interactive and participatory educational approaches successfully bridged the knowledge gap and provided a safe and easily applicable alternative for pain management.