DANİA GHALAYİNİ, SENA KAPLAN
Ankara Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi - 2025;14(1):30-42
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.
