The purpose of this cross-sectional, correlational study was to validate the factors that are related to dysmenorrhea in Taiwanese adolescents. The specific aims were to describe the perceived dysmenorrhea pain symptom experience (SE), related self-care strategies (SCS), and perceived effectiveness of self-care strategies (PESS); to explore the relationships between SE, SCS, and PESS; and to explore the influence of contextual factors on SE, SCS, and PESS. A conceptual framework based on the revised Symptom Management Model was developed and guided this study. A nonprobability sample of 165 adolescent participants was recruited from a technology university located in southern Taiwan. Inclusion criteria for participants were: (1) Taiwanese female adolescent, (2) age 15-19 years old, and (3) willing to participate in this study. All participants and their parents completed the consent forms and completed the questionnaires in their classrooms during free studying time. Five instruments were used and data was analyzed by using the SPSS Version 14.0 including descriptive statistical techniques, Pearson’s correlations, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. The findings showed the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in this sample was 87.3%. There were 82.4% of participants who reported dysmenorrhea had influenced their daily activity, and 12.7% of participants who reported school absenteeism because of dysmenorrhea. Most of participants used self–care strategies for dysmenorrhea including avoiding cold food or drinks, drinking brown sugar and ginger soup, etc. The most frequently used self-care strategies and their effectiveness were described. Age, age of the first period, total menstrual years, eating cold food or drinks, self-care strategies, and mother’s perceived support of self-care strategies were significantly related to the log of symptom experience of dysmenorrhea. Total menstrual years and self-care strategies were identified as significant predictors of dysmenorrhea. This study added to the body of nursing science regarding dysmenorrhea in Taiwanese adolescents. In particular, the findings supported the existence of relationships between self-care strategies and perceived effectiveness of self-care strategies. Building on these findings, future research should be conducted to design interventions that reduce the pain associated with dysmenorrhea for this population. / text

El presente proyecto de un parche hecho con fibras naturales y aceites esenciales de eucalipto, mentol y uña de gato muestra su viabilidad en base a una investigación hecha a mujeres limeñas de los niveles socioeconómicos A y B. De esta manera, el análisis permitió identificar un grupo de mujeres que sufren de cólicos menstruales intensos y a quienes las pastillas, y demás métodos usuales para combatirlos, no les funcionan. Asimismo, se identificó que habría disponibilidad a cambiar los medicamentos tradicionales por un producto natural que sea de fácil uso y que les permita realizar sus actividades cotidianas sin problema. Por último, se vio que el público objetivo identificado prefiere ahorrar tiempo al momento de adquirir los medicamentos o cualquier otro método que use para combatir los cólicos, por lo que mostraron interés en comprarlo y recibirlo en su casa directamente. Para poner en marcha el proyecto, se procedió a hacer una investigación de mercado, industria, consumidor, competidores, así como de proveedores. Adicionalmente, se elaboraron planes estratégicos para desarrollar el proyecto: Plan Estratégico, Plan de Marketing, Plan de Operaciones, Plan de Recursos Humanos, Plan Financiero y Plan de Responsabilidad Social, los cuales contienen estrategias y objetivos concisos para poder encaminar el proyecto. Como resultado de lo descrito anteriormente, con una inversión inicial de S/. 49,149, se obtendrán utilidades netas de S/. 39,990 para el primer año, S/. 129,811 para el segundo y S/. 304,186 para el tercero. / The present project of a patch made of natural fibers and three essential oils: eucalyptus, menthol and cat’s claw, shows its viability based on our research on women who live in Lima and belong to socioeconomic status A and B. In this way, the analysis allowed us to identify a group of women who suffer from intense menstrual cramps and whom pills and other traditional methods don’t help to ease the pain. Likewise, we identified that women are willing to change usual medicine to an easy-to-use product which allows them to continue doing their daily activities. Finally, we noticed the target segment prefers to save time when buying their usual medicine or any other method they use to ease menstrual cramps. That is why they showed interest in buying our product online and getting it delivered to their houses. To begin with the project, we carried out a market research, industry, consumer, competitors and suppliers research. Additionally, we elaborated strategic plans to develop our project: Strategic Plan, Marketing Plan, Operations Plan, Human Resources Plan, Finances Plan and Social Responsibility Plan, which contain precise strategies and objectives to lead the project. As a result of what’s been described previously, investing S/. 49,149, we will get net profits of S/. 39,990 for the first year, S/. 129,811 for the second year, and S/. 304,186 for the third year. / Trabajo de investigación