Dysmennorrhoea is a common problem in women of reproductive age, is a very serious problem that can often directly effect the quality of life and cause periodic college absenteeism. Primary dysmennorrhoea or painful menstruation without pelvic pathology is one of the most common complaints in women’s medicine and Secondary dysmennorrhoea is pain that is caused by a disorder or any infection in the woman’s reproductive organs. Aerobic exercise is commonly cited as a probable remedy for menstrual symptoms with limited research available. The purpose of the study was to observe the effect of aerobic exercise on primary dysmennorrhoea. Material and Methodology:- A quantitative research approach with Pre-Experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test was used. The study was conducted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The convenient sampling techniques were used to select the study subjects. Date was collected from 40 adolescent girls by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Result:- The pre-test was taken by using structured knowledge questionnaire designed by researcher and administered structured teaching programme on same day. After 7 days post test was taken. The data was analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation was used to describe the result. Inferential statistics like paired t test, Chi square test. The overall mean pre-test knowledge score of adolescent girls was 0.322± 24.27 and mean post-test knowledge score of adolescent girls was 0.634± 46.902 and the mean difference was 0.312. The ‘t’ value was 12.177.Hence the scores predicted that the significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test at p<0.05 level. This revealed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving adolescent girl’s knowledge on effectiveness of aerobic exercise in treating dysmennorrhoea. Conclusion:-From this study the researcher found that the adolescent girls have gained knowledge regarding aerobic exercise. The result of this study showed there is an improvement of knowledge regarding aerobic exercise in treating dysmennorrhoea after given structured teaching programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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