Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of commonly health problems which affected
on 30% to 40% of female adolescents. Our target was evaluating the effects of
educational life style intervention for management of premenstrual tension syndrome
between adolescent student. The current study hypothesized that: Life style
intervention will be effective for management of PMS symptoms between adolescent
students. Design: Aquasi design utilized to fulfill our aims. Investigation was
conducted on 170 adolescent students have PMS at time of collecting data at Nursing
Institute in Benha Teaching Hospital and Health Insurance Hospital on Three tools
used: structured interviewing questionnaire, premenstrual assessment scale and life
style assessment tool. Significant differences in mean score of PMS symptoms were
observed of sample at pre /post intervention. Also there was highly positive
correlation among PMS and life style in students either pre or post intervention. Our
conclusion, research hypothesis was supported and life style intervention was effective
for management of PMS among adolescent students. The study recommended nursing
curriculum most updated for contain comprehensive information regarding PMS and
effect of life style modification for managing it. |
