Nursing-led education and its impact on knowledge, self-care practices, and pain intensity in women with endometriosis

Objective Evaluate how a nursing-led education affects knowledge, self-care practices, and pain intensity in women with endometriosis. Methods A quasi-experimental study was utilized in this research. The study included 90 women diagnosed with endometriosis who were allocated to either a study group ( n = 45) or a control group ( n = 45). Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire, a self-care behaviors scale, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment. Measurements were conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Independent t -tests, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were used for data analysis. Results The research study had a total of 90 women with endometriosis, with a mean age of 32.8 ± 4.95 years, mostly married (58.3%), living in urban areas (74.4%), and with regular menstrual cycles (66.7%). There were no significant differences in baseline knowledge, self-care, and pain intensity between the control and research groups. The research group had higher knowledge and self-care scores compared to the control group after the intervention ( p < 0.001). In addition, the research group had less pain intensity at the second and third measurements compared to the control group ( p = 0.002 and p < 0.001). Conclusion Nursing-led educational interventions effectively enhance knowledge and self-care practices among women with endometriosis and contribute to meaningful improvements in pain intensity. Integrating structured nursing education into routine care may improve disease management and quality of life for affected women

Endometriosis · Menstrual cycle · Patient education · Pelvic pain · Psychological intervention · Visual analogue scale · Endometriosis Research and Treatment · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Pregnancy-related medical research