The effect of perceived stress on menstrual complaints in university students.
Women Health
; 64(4): 341-349, 2024 04.
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| ID: mdl-38556786
ABSTRACT
Studies have examined the effect of stress on dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome. For this reason in this study, it was aimed to determine the impact of stress on menstrual symptoms (adverse effects, abdominal pain, and coping methods). This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 351 university students in Turkey by sharing the link to the questionnaire on online social media platforms. It was determined that those whose income was equal to their expenses had lower menstrual symptoms, having a chronic disease and smoking increased menstrual symptoms (F = 3.19/p = .04; t = 2.33/p = .02; t = 3.96/p = .00). The study identified that there was a positive low-level correlation (r 0.25, p < .01) between the Perceived Stress Scale-14 and the Menstruation Symptom Questionnaire, and the 6.5 percent change in menstrual symptoms was explained by perceived stress. In the study, it is thought that stress affects the experience of menstrual symptoms. Therefore, it is believed that by providing training on stress and effective coping methods by midwives and nurses, menstrual symptoms can be reduced, contributing to women's health. For future studies, it is recommended to examine the effects of stress coping methods training on stress and menstrual complaints.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Students
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Premenstrual Syndrome
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Dysmenorrhea
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Women Health
Year:
2024
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Article
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