The effects of health belief model‐based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: A randomized‐controlled trial

PURPOSE: This study investigated the effects of health belief model-based education and acupressure for coping with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life. DESIGN AND METHODS: The sample size was identified as 163 women. While the acupressure education group-administered education and acupressure, the education group-administered only education. No intervention made to the control group. FINDINGS: There was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest total mean scores of the intervention groups compared with the control group (P < .001). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The education given to women for coping with PMS and acupressure both reduced premenstrual symptoms and improved quality of life.