Effect of Acupressure Points on Pain Intensity and Distress among Adolescent Secondary Schools Students regarding Primary Dysmenorrhea

Background: Dysmenorrhea constitutes one of the most frequent disorders in women of a moderate intensity and distress among secondary school students regarding primary dysmenorrhea. Design: A Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this research. The study was done at three secondary schools in Sohag Governorate, namely Huda Sharawi, El-Taiser, and El-Shaimaa secondary schools. Subjects: Included a purposive sampling of 120 adolescent female students. Tools: Three tools included. Tool I: Structured Interview Sheet. Tool II: Modified Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. Tool III: Follow-Up Card. Results: A statistically significant difference in pain levels and distress between the Sanyinjiao SP6 group and the control group on the first, second, and third days following the intervention (p ≤ 0.05).additionally, a significant reduction in pain levels and distress was observed in the Diji (SP8) group compared to the control group on the second and third days after the intervention (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Sanyinjiao (SP6) and Diji (SP8) interventions were effective in reducing pain intensity and distress of primary dysmenorrhea for adolescent students, with SP6 demonstrating an earlier and more consistent effect. Recommendations: Acupressure management for primary dysmenorrhea should be considered an integral part of nursing care.