Hatice İşik1, Şule Ergöl2, Öner Aynioğlu1, Ahmet Şahbaz1, Ayşe Kuzu3, Müge Uzun4. 1. Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey. 2. Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Diseases Nursing, School of Health, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey. 3. Ahmet Erdoğan Health Services Vocational School, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey. 4. Department of Child Diseases Nursing, School of Health, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIM: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the incidence of PMS, risk factors affecting PMS symptoms, and life quality in health science students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 608 volunteer female students studying at the health campus of a state university in Turkey were included in the study. The participants were asked to fill out questionnaires on sociodemographic data, PMS symptoms, and SF-36 life quality tests. RESULTS: The overall frequency of PMS among participants was 84.5%. The average PMS and general health SF scores were 118.34 ± 37.3 and 20.03 ± 3.72, respectively. Students who had irregular breakfast, drank ≥2 cups of coffee/day, and consumed alcohol or fast food had higher PMS scores. Irregular menstruation and family history increased PMS scores and decreased life quality (P < 0.05). The life quality of the students significantly decreased as the severity of PMS increased (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Low body mass index, family history, irregular menstruation, bad eating habits such as fast food consumption and irregular breakfasts, and coffee and alcohol consumption increased PMS risk significantly. In order to improve their life quality, students should be informed about the symptoms, risk factors, and management options of PMS.
BACKGROUND/AIM: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the incidence of PMS, risk factors affecting PMS symptoms, and life quality in health science students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 608 volunteer female students studying at the health campus of a state university in Turkey were included in the study. The participants were asked to fill out questionnaires on sociodemographic data, PMS symptoms, and SF-36 life quality tests. RESULTS: The overall frequency of PMS among participants was 84.5%. The average PMS and general health SF scores were 118.34 ± 37.3 and 20.03 ± 3.72, respectively. Students who had irregular breakfast, drank ≥2 cups of coffee/day, and consumed alcohol or fast food had higher PMS scores. Irregular menstruation and family history increased PMS scores and decreased life quality (P < 0.05). The life quality of the students significantly decreased as the severity of PMS increased (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Low body mass index, family history, irregular menstruation, bad eating habits such as fast food consumption and irregular breakfasts, and coffee and alcohol consumption increased PMS risk significantly. In order to improve their life quality, students should be informed about the symptoms, risk factors, and management options of PMS.
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Keywords:
Premenstrual syndrome; eating habits; life quality
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