THE EFFECT OF A REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME SYMPTOMS, QUALİTY OF LİFE AND GENERAL COMFORT

This study aims to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on premenstrual syndrome symptoms, quality of life, and comfort levels among university students with premenstrual syndrome. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study. Participants will be assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive 30-minute foot reflexology sessions four times a month for three months, while the control group will receive no intervention. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria: Female students aged 18-25 attending the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years at Balıkesir University Necatibey Faculty of Education, Students who have had regular menstrual cycles for the past three months and meet the following conditions; Students who, according to FIGO, have their periods every 24-38 days and have menstrual bleeding lasting 4-8 days. Students who have not undergone a major surgical operation (abdominal or cardiovascular surgery such as TAH+BSO, myomectomy, cesarean delivery, etc., thoracic surgery, varicose vein surgery, organ transplant, etc.) in the last six months, Those who do not use oral contraceptives or IUDs, Those who do not use menstrual regulating medication under doctor's supervision, Those who are not pregnant, Students who do not have gynecological problems (PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, etc.), Students who do not consume herbal teas or use painkillers to alleviate menstrual pain will be included in the study. \- Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with cardiovascular diseases such as deep vein thrombosis, Individuals with gynecological diseases (uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, adenomyoma, polyps, etc.), Individuals with lesions that may prevent standing reflexology application, such as tinea pedis, Female students who cannot communicate in Turkish will be excluded from the study. \-