Influence of Aerobic Gymnastics against Premenstrual Syndrome in Teenagers in Padang Sidempuan Midwifery: Study Program of North Sumatra, Indonesia

Maida Pardosi ^[2] | Hotma Sauhur Hutagaol | Hanna Sriyanti Saragih

Abstract: Introduction Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a recurring cycle of some physical changes, psychological and behavior that began during the week before menstruation (the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle) and disappeared immediately at the time of menstruation. Symptoms symptoms are felt every month menjelng. One of the efforts to reduce the symptoms of the syndrome (PMS) or aerobic gymnastics workouts. The purpose of the research was to prove the influence of aerobic gymnastics against premenstrual syndrome in teenagers with customized format Premenstrual Daily Symptom Diary (PDSD) before and after done gymnastics. Research methods This research is quantitative research with a quasi experimental design with pre and post test control group design. The data were analyzed using Mann_Whitney, and test the value of 0.05 was considered meaningful p < in statistics. Research results there is a difference between meaningful intervention group (28.3 1.7) and control group (32.6 1.3) on average score SPAF Post Test, the p-value value = 0.001. On that score there are meaningful differences between PDSD intervention group (443.4 16) and control group (526.3 3.2) on average score PDSD Post Test, the p-value value = 0.001. Conclusion That the aerobic gymnastics to decrease Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Recommendations To make older children need to do aerobic gymnastics in order to cope with the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Keywords: teen, aerobic gymnastics and Premenstrual Syndrome PMS

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017,

Pages: 56 - 58