Effect of Pranayama on Depression Score and Physical Fitness Index In Pre & Post Menstrual Phases In Young Females
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
INTRODUCTION- Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) also called Premenstrual tension(PMT) refers to cyclic recurrence of a combination of distressing physical, psychological or behavioral changes during the luteal phase of menstrual cycle. PMS is most common in women between age group of 18-25yrs. MATERIALS&METHODS- Study tools – PMS questionnaire, Zung scale, Harvard step test, Physical Fitness Index ,Study design – Prospective study Study Population –180 divided into 2 groups .RESULTS- Baseline mean depression score before PMS is 31.11. After 24 weeks of Pranayama intervention the value decreased to 28.93. This difference was found to be statistically significant (p=0.001) using Paired T-Test. Physical Fitness Index calculated during Premenstrual phase is 37.73. After 24 weeks of Pranayama intervention the value increased to 40.30. The difference was found to be statistically significant (p=0.000) using Paired T-Test. CONCLUSION- • A significant decrease in the depression scores was found indicating a positive impact due to regular practice of pranayama and improving the quality of life in physical, mental and emotional aspects and increase in the overall efficiency of student population.
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Dr. Md. Nazia farha, Dr. M. V. Muralidhar
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