Tri Sartika, Ayu Devita Citra Dewi

Edukasi Teknik Pernapasan dalam (Deep Breathing) untuk Mengurangi Stres Menstruasi pada Siswi SMPN 2 Rambutan Kabupaten Banyuasin

Introduction

Edukasi teknik pernapasan dalam (deep breathing) untuk mengurangi stres menstruasi pada siswi smpn 2 rambutan kabupaten banyuasin. Edukasi teknik pernapasan dalam terbukti efektif mengurangi stres menstruasi pada siswi SMPN 2 Rambutan. Tingkatkan kemampuan kelola stres dan kesehatan reproduksi remaja secara mandiri.

Abstract

Menstrual stress is a common reproductive health problem among adolescent girls, which can interfere with learning activities, concentration, and overall quality of life. This community service activity aimed to improve the ability of female students to manage menstrual stress through education and practice of deep breathing techniques at SMPN 2 Rambutan, Banyuasin Regency. The activity used a one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design involving 30 female students who had experienced menstruation. Health education was delivered through interactive lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations of deep breathing techniques, while evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires on menstrual stress levels. The results showed a reduction in menstrual stress, with most participants shifting from moderate stress before education to mild stress after the intervention. These findings indicate that deep breathing techniques are effective in helping students independently manage menstrual stress. Therefore, health education combined with practical deep breathing exercises is recommended to be implemented continuously in schools as a promotive and preventive strategy for adolescent reproductive health.

Review

This community service report addresses a highly relevant and impactful issue: menstrual stress among adolescent girls, which significantly affects their academic performance and overall well-being. The authors are commended for identifying this prevalent reproductive health concern and proposing a practical, non-pharmacological intervention. The clear aim to empower female students with self-management techniques through education and deep breathing practice is well-articulated and aligns with public health goals for adolescent health promotion, offering a readily implementable solution. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design, involving 30 female students who had experienced menstruation from SMPN 2 Rambutan. The intervention comprised interactive lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations of deep breathing techniques, evaluated through pre- and post-intervention questionnaires on menstrual stress levels. The reported findings indicate a positive shift, with most participants moving from moderate to mild stress levels after the intervention. While demonstrating a clear positive change, the inherent limitations of a one-group pre-experimental design mean that definitive causality cannot be solely attributed to the intervention without a control group to rule out other confounding factors. Despite these methodological considerations, the results strongly suggest that education combined with practical deep breathing exercises is an effective and accessible strategy for reducing menstrual stress among adolescent girls. The recommendation for continuous implementation of such health education programs in schools as a promotive and preventive strategy is highly warranted and practical. Future research could build upon these promising findings by incorporating more robust designs, such as randomized controlled trials, and exploring the long-term sustainability and scalability of this intervention across diverse school settings.

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