Revathi Srinivasan *1<\/sup>, Donnagayathri. K. J.\u00a0 2<\/sup>,\u00a0 Tanisha Rizkeen. M 3<\/sup>, A. K Vijay Krishna Kumar\u00a0 4<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n *1 <\/sup>Associate professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore -560045, Karnataka, India.<\/p>\n 2 <\/sup>Intern, Department of physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar college of physiotherapy, Bangalore -560045, Karnataka, India.<\/p>\n 3 <\/sup>Intern, Department of physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar college of physiotherapy, Bangalore -560045, Karnataka, India.<\/p>\n 4<\/sup> HOD and Professor, Department of physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar college of physiotherapy, Bangalore -560045, Karnataka, India.<\/p>\n Corresponding Author: <\/strong>Dr. Revathi Srinivasan, Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, K. G. Halli, Bangalore -560045, Karnataka, India. E-Mail:<\/strong> revaphysio@yahoo.co.in<\/p>\n ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/p>\n Background:<\/strong> Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrinological disorder in women, causing metabolic dysfunction and body composition changes. As of June 30, 2022, WHO estimates indicate over 116 million women (3.4%) globally are affected by PCOS. Stress, defined as worry and mental tension from difficult situations, is a major contributor to reproductive dysfunction. Reports increasingly highlight stress’s role in PCOS manifestation. The study aims to assess the Benson relaxation technique’s effectiveness in alleviating stress in women with PCOS.<\/p>\n Aim:<\/strong> To determine the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation technique in stressed PCOD.<\/p>\n Methodology:<\/strong> Study Design: Experimental study, Study setting: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Department of Physiotherapy, Bangalore -560045 Sample design: Purposive sampling. Sample size: 30 patients.<\/p>\n Result: <\/strong>A significant reduction in stress among PCOD women was observed with the use of Benson\u2019s Relaxation Technique. The pre-perceived stress score before the technique was 22.63\u00b15.26, decreasing to 18.23\u00b15.98 post-intervention. The enhancement score was 4.40, with a t-value of 11.08. The analysis indicates a substantial stress reduction among PCOD women using Benson\u2019s Relaxation Technique, as assessed through the Perceived Stress Scale (p<0.001).<\/p>\n Conclusion:<\/strong> The study conclusively demonstrated the efficacy of Benson’s Relaxation Technique in alleviating stress among women with PCOD. The analysis revealed a significant shift in stress levels, with 33.4% transitioning from high to moderate stress, 30.3% from moderate to low, and 30% maintaining moderate stress. Only 3.3% had persistent low stress, and the same percentage had persistent high stress. The pre-intervention stress score was 22.63526, decreasing to 18.2315.98 post-intervention, yielding a noteworthy enhancement score of 4.40. This signifies a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress (p<0.001), supported by a t-value of 11.08.<\/p>\n Keywords:<\/strong> Benson\u2019s relaxation technique, PCOD, Perceived Stress Scale Stress.<\/p>\n REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n [1]. Basu BR, Chowdhury O, Saha SK. Possible link between stress-related factors and altered body composition in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. 2018 Jan;11(1):10. \n\t\t\t <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Type of Article: \u00a0Original Research Volume 12; Issue 1 (February 2024) Page No.: 4664-4669 DOI:\u00a0https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.16965\/ijpr.2024.101 Effectiveness of Benson\u2019s Relaxation Technique In Stressed PCOD Women Revathi Srinivasan *1, Donnagayathri. K. J.\u00a0 2,\u00a0 Tanisha Rizkeen. M 3, A. K Vijay Krishna Kumar\u00a0 4 *1 Associate professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Dr. B R Ambedkar College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore
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