Objective: The objective of this study was to develop the Menstrual Migraine Symptoms Scale (MMSS). Methods: The study utilized a robust methodological design with a sample size of 582 participants. The data underwent a comprehensive analysis employing various statistical techniques, including item analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient, and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) for test-retest reliability. To collect the study data, Google Forms was employed for both the Socio-Demographic Characteristics Form and the MMSS. Results: The two sub-dimensions of the scale, consisting of 19 items, demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.932 to 0.970. Furthermore, the total scale exhibited a high level of internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.976. The item correlation values within the scale ranged from 0.741 to 0.921, indicating strong relationships between the items. Following the identification of the factor structure through EFA, the construct validity of the scale was further assessed using CFA with an additional dataset. The results of the CFA demonstrated that the scale performed exceptionally well across all evaluation metrics, affirming its reliability and validity as a measurement tool with a robust two-factor structure. Conclusion: The study findings conclusively demonstrated the validity and reliability of the MMSS as a robust measurement tool specifically designed for assessing female individuals. With its proven accuracy and consistency, the scale can be confidently employed to reliably evaluate and monitor menstrual migraine symptoms in women.

Objective: Many women suffer from migraines, regardless of their menstrual cycle. This study aimed to determine the effect of laughter therapy on women with migraine. Design: This is a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of laughter therapy on migraine. Setting: Single center in Turkey. Population: 52 women with migraine. Materials and methods: This randomized controlled study was carried out with 52 female students with migraine (control: 28, experimental: 24) studying in the faculty of health sciences of a university. The sample was randomly divided into two groups using the draw lots method. The experimental group received 20-30-minute laughter therapy once a week for 8 weeks. Main outcome measures: Data were collected before and after the therapy using an Individual Identification Form created by the researchers, the Visual Analog Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Results: There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of the Psychological Well-Being Scale (p>0.05). Eight participants in the experimental group had no headache or migraine attack during the laughter therapy. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the pre-therapy and post-therapy pain severity in the experimental and control groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Laughter therapy can be effective in reducing pain and preventing migraine attacks in women with migraine.

Background: Working women in Turkey, especially nurses, most of whom are women, are busy in the hospital and at home. Due to Covid 19, the working conditions of women have become even worse, and the effect of pain and fatigue because of standing has increased. In this context, the study was carried out to show the effect of yoga on coping with pain and fatigue of working nurses. Objectives: This is a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of yoga on foot/leg pain, fatigue severity and psychological well-being in nurses. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial. We conducted the study with nurses working in 25 control groups and 20 experimental groups. While collecting data, Individual Identification Form, Visual Analog Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, and Psychological Well-being Scale were applied. A total of 16 sessions of yoga were done with the nurses in the experimental group, two days a week for eight weeks. Results: A significant difference between the Visual Analogue Scale and Psychological Well-being Scale sub-dimension of life goals of the nurses in the experimental group in the pre-test and post-test was found(p <0.05). The post-test mean scores of the nurses in the control group were not statistically significant (p> 0.05). Conclusions: Yoga is an effective method for reducing pain and creating a purpose in life. Yoga has a positive effect on safe, pain and psychological well-being. Nurses can use the yoga method effectively for their patients and themselves.