Effectiveness of Giving Turmeric Tamarind on The Intensity Of Dysmenorrhea Pain in Adolescents At Al-Ikhwan High School, Tasikmalaya City

Dysmenorrhea is a health problem that is often experienced by adolescent girls and can interfere with daily activities. This condition is characterized by pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation that can last for several hours to days, reducing productivity and quality of life. One non-pharmacological method that can be used to relieve dysmenorrhea pain is consuming turmeric and tamarind. Turmeric and tamarind are believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-pain properties that help reduce muscle tension and inflammation in the abdominal area, as well as increase comfort during menstruation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving turmeric and tamarind on the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescents at Al-Ikhwan Integrated Vocational School, Cibeureum District, Tasikmalaya City. The study sample consisted of 18 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. Before the intervention, the average pain intensity experienced by respondents was 7.06 (severe pain category), while after the intervention it decreased to 3.78 (moderate pain category). The Paired T-Test was used to analyze the data. The Paired T-Test showed a p value = 0.001, which means there was a significant difference between before and after giving turmeric and tamarind. These results indicate that the administration of turmeric and tamarind is effective in reducing the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescents. The active compounds in turmeric and tamarind are thought to contribute to decreased inflammation and muscle tension, resulting in reduced pain during menstruation. It is hoped that this study can be a reference for adolescent girls as a natural alternative in overcoming dysmenorrhea. Health workers and educators are also expected to provide education on the use of turmeric and tamarind as a safe and affordable therapy option.