Effectiveness of Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress among menopausal women in selected urban areas of Coimbatore

Mrs. Sofia Juliet .E.

Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Effectiveness of Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress among menopausal women in selected urban areas of Coimbatore

Mrs. Sofia Juliet . E.

Abstract :

This study was done to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation therapy on stress among menopausal women. The study, which used an experimental research design, recruited a sample of 40 subjects from the Saravanampatti urban area of Coimbatore by using simple random sampling technique. Samples were randomised into experimental (n =20) and control group (n =20). Pre test was done by using modified perceived stress scale to assess the stress level of menopausal women. Twenty study subjects (experimental group ) received progressive muscle relaxation therapy. The progressive muscle relaxation was taught in a self–administered program, requiring one hour of training during the first three days, followed by the regular twice daily for 15–minutes in 12 days. The post test was done on 14 th day by using modified Cohen�s stress scale. In control group, stress was assessed by using modified Cohen�s scale perceived scale and they followed their regular activities. On 14th day they were reassessed using same scale. The result shows that a significance difference between the pre test and post test score on stress among menopausal women. This shows that Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation is effective in reduction of stress level among menopausal women.