Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity and Quality of Life among Women with Endometriosis | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Volume 16, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 596-611 PDF (526.34 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2025.432726 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Naglaa Fathy Ahmed* 1; Rasha Abdelazim Abdallah2; Heba Atef Osman2 | ||
| 1Assisstant professor of Woman Health and obstetric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University , Egypt | ||
| 2lecturer of Woman Health and obstetric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University , Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Endometriosis is a painful, chronic, and inflammatory disease that is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside uterus that affects women’s quality of life. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Benson relaxation technique on pain intensity and quality of life among women with endometriosis. Design: Quasi- experimental (control and study) research was utilized. Setting: study was conducted at outpatient gynecological clinic, Minia University Hospital for Obstetrics and Pediatrics (MUHOP), Egypt. Sample: purposive sample formed of 60 women that divided into study and control group. Tools: three tools were used to collect data: A structured interviewing questionnaire, pain assessment, and endometriosis Health Profile. Results: in study group, there was highly statistical significant difference between before and after intervention regarding level of pain and impact of endometriosis on the quality of life at p-value <0.05, while in the control group, there was no statistical significant difference between before and after intervention at p-value >0.05. Conclusion: A significant improvement occurred in the studied women level of pain and quality of life after application Benson relaxation technique in the study group. Recommendations: Increasing the availability of Benson relaxation technique for women who have endometriosis in order to improve their overall quality of life. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Benson Relaxation Technique; Endometriosis; Quality of life; Pain Intensity | ||
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