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Investigation of the Correlation Between the Quality of Life and the Level of Coping with Premenstrual Symptoms among Female University Students

Üniversite Kız Öğrencilerinin Premenstrual Semptomlarla Başa Çıkma Düzeyleri ve Yaşam Kalitesi Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelemesi

Dania Ghalayini0000-0002-4450-0782
Sena Kaplan(ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-1677-5463
Pages
30–42
Publication Date
2025-06-25
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In the study, it was found that the "Acceptance and Awareness of Premenstrual Changes" score decreased as age and grade increased (p<.05).

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This descriptive study aimed to explore the relationship between coping with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and quality of life among female university students.
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Key Findings & Data:Subjects and Methods: The study group consists of 287 female students.
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Conclusion & Impact:In the study, it was found that the "Acceptance and Awareness of Premenstrual Changes" score decreased as age and grade increased (p<.05).
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⚙️Variables:premenstrual semptomlarla başa çıkma · yaşam kalitesi · üniversite öğrencileri

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Aim: This descriptive study aimed to explore the relationship between coping with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and quality of life among female university students. Subjects and Methods: The study group consists of 287 female students. The data of study was collected using the Inclusion Criteria Form, Personal Information Form, Premenstrual Coping Measure Scale (PMCM), and the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale (SF-36). Results: Among the 287 students, 87.2% experienced dysmenorrhea and had not received counseling for PMS management. In the study, it was found that the "Acceptance and Awareness of Premenstrual Changes" score decreased as age and grade increased (p<.05). Additionally, smokers had lower "Self-care" scores compared to non-smokers (p<.05). Students with a menarche age of 14 years or older and those with dysmenorrhea scored higher in the "Adjusting Energy" sub-dimension (p<.05). Our study results showed that as students' ability to cope with premenstrual symptoms improved their quality of life (p<.05). Conclusion: Based on these results, it’s recommended to organize educational workshops, health seminars, and awareness campaigns, led by healthcare professionals, to improve PMS knowledge and management.

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Amaç: Bu tanımlayıcı çalışmada, üniversite kız öğrencilerinde premenstrual semptomlarla (PMS) başa çıkma düzeyleri ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Örneklem ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 287 kız öğrenci dahil edilmiştir. Çalışma verileri, Dahil Edilme Kriterleri Formu, Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Premenstruel Başa Çıkma Ölçeği (PMBÖ) ve SF-36 Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği (SF-36) kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmada 287 öğrencinin %87.2’sinin dismenore yaşadığı ve PMS ile başetmede bir danışmanlık almadıkları belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada yaş ve sınıf düzeyi yükseldikçe “Premenstruel Değişikliklerin Kabulü ve Farkındalığı” puanının düştüğü bulunmuştur (p<.05). Ayrıca, sigara alışkanlığı olan öğrencilerde “Öz Bakım” puanının alışkanlığı olmayanlara göre daha düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<.05). Menarş yaşı 14 ve üzeri olan öğrencilerde “Enerjiyi Ayarlama” puanının daha yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur (p<.05). Çalışma sonuçlarımız öğrencilerin premenstrual semptomlarla başetme düzeyi arttıkça yaşam kalitelerinin yükseldiğini göstermiştir (p<.05). Sonuç: Bu sonuçlara dayanarak, PMS bilgi ve yönetiminin geliştirmek için sağlık profesyonellerinin liderliğinde eğitim çalıştayları, sağlık seminerleri ve farkındalık kampanyalarının düzenlenmesi önerilir.

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Ghalayini, D., Kaplan, S. (2025). Investigation of the Correlation Between the Quality of Life and the Level of Coping with Premenstrual Symptoms among Female University Students. Ankara Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 1, 30–42. https://doi.org/10.46971/ausbid.1667894

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