Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

K. Priscilla ¹, Nalini Jayavanth Santha ², K. Priscilla ¹

Affiliations
1 Matha College of Nursing, Manamadurai, Sivaganga District, IN
2 Sacred Heart Nursing College, Thasildar Nagar, Madurai-20, IN

Abstract

There is a wide range of complementary therapies that people used to maintain positive mental, physical health and well being which include yoga, taichi, relaxation and therapeutic massage. One of the most commonly used complementary and alternative medicine is massage therapy. It is used for a wide range of health- related reason- to treat various symptoms and conditions for prevention and health maintenance. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage therapist typically use their hands and fingers for massage. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure. The different types of massage are Swedish massage, deep massage, sports massage, trigger point massage, aroma therapy massage and hot stone massage. Massage is generally considered as a part of complementary and alternative medicine. Massage act as a natural bio-feedback mechanism. With regular massage, the body learn how to return to the rest and digest state with more ease. The human body actually learn to deal better with stress on a physiological level. The physiological effects of massage therapy include in the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, nervous system, skin, and respiratory system. Gate control theory suggests that massage may provide stimulation that helps to block pain signals sent to the brain. The other theories suggest that massage might stimulate the release of certain chemical in the body and cause beneficial effect in the body. Thus, massage therapy can be used in the treatment of acute and chronic illness or conditions.

Keywords

Effleurage, Stress, Endorphins, Trigger Point, Kneading.

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Reeta Jebakumari ¹, Nalini Jayavanth Santha ²

Affiliations
1 Thasiah College of Nursing, Marthandam, IN
2 Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, IN

Abstract

Background of the study: Adolescence is a period of transition between childhood and adulthood. As the adolescents grow, their problems also increase due to failure in understanding the anatomical, developmental and psychological changes. Some react to this with excitement and some others experience shame, anxiety and guilt which lead to many sex related issues. Equipping them with adequate sexual information give them confidence and help them to know how to act in sexual difficult situations. Nurses play a pivotal role in creating sexual awareness and sexual assertiveness in adolescents. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of sexual assertiveness training program on sexual awareness and sexual assertiveness among adolescents attending selected schools in Madurai. Methodology: Quasi experimental non equivalent pre test, post test and control group design was used for the study. The study was conducted in Amutham Higher Secondary school and CSI higher secondary school, Madurai. The setting of the study was selected using simple random sampling technique. A total of 250 school going adolescents were selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria, out of which 125 were in experimental group and control group each. The conceptual framework for the study was based on Ernestine Wiedenbach’s “The helping art of clinical nursing theory” (1964). Tools used were questionnaire on sexual awareness, 5 point likert scale on sexual assertiveness and situational questionnaire on sexual assertiveness. The sexual assertiveness training programme was administered over 2 hours in a week for 5 consecutive weeks. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The sexual assertiveness training programme was effective in improving school going adolescents sexual awareness (pre test, post test comparison t = 7.157, P < 0.001, Post test comparison t = 3.286, P < 0.001) sexual assertiveness (pre test, Post test comparison t = 13.397, P < 0.001, Post test comparison t = 6.749, P < 0.001) sexual assertiveness according to situational questions (Pre test comparison t = 8.839, P < 0.001, Post test comparison t = 5.38, P < 0.001). There was a significant positive relationship found between sexual awareness and sexual assertiveness (r = 0.41). Conclusion: Sexual awareness and sexual assertiveness of school going adolescents were not adequate to protect themselves. Study findings conclude that sexual assertiveness training programme was effective in improve sexual awareness and sexual assertiveness among school going adolescents.

Keywords

Adolescents, Sexual Assertiveness, Sexual Awareness, Sexual Assertiveness Training Program).

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