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Determination of Non-pharmacological Methods Used by Midwifery Students in Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract
Purpose: To determine the non-pharmacological methods used by midwifery students with premenstrual syndrome.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 293 midwifery students online between February and May 2021 using the Student Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) and Nonpharmacological Methods Questionnaire Form.
Results: The mean score of PMSS was 124.38±39.1 and the 54.6% of the students experienced PMS of moderate severity. While the rate of applying only non-pharmacological methods for PMS was 27.3%, the rate of applying in addition to pharmacological methods was 37.5%. The most commonly used non-pharmacological methods were hot application, shower with hot water, and plenty of water consumption
Conclusion: Most of the midwifery students who participated in the study had moderate PMS. Students preferred non-pharmacological methods more in addition to pharmacological methods. It may be recommended to plan interventions to increase the level of knowledge and awareness of midwifery students about non-pharmacological methods that can be used for PMS.
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Thanks
The authors wish to thank all the midwifery students who participated in this study, especially Aleyna AS, Esra GÜNEY, Fatoş AKKAŞ, Hilal YILDIRIM, and Zehra ABO.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Nursing
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
October 1, 2022
Submission Date
January 24, 2022
Acceptance Date
July 6, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 13 Number: 4
EndNote
Balkan E, Genç R (October 1, 2022) Determination of Non-pharmacological Methods Used by Midwifery Students in Premenstrual Syndrome. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 13 4 615–623.