--- title: Do nursing students understand premenstrual syndrome? | Niyora description: 96% of 149 nursing students demonstrated good knowledge of PMS and 96% had positive attitudes toward it. Higher knowledge was associated with more positive at url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/assessment-of-female-nursing-students-knowledge-and-attitudes-regarding-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do nursing students understand premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2026 # Do nursing students understand premenstrual syndrome? 96% of 149 nursing students demonstrated good knowledge of PMS and 96% had positive attitudes toward it. Higher knowledge was associated with more positive attitudes. Early or limited evidence 149 female nursing students in Egypt ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 149 female nursing students at a university in Egypt. Participants completed questionnaires measuring both knowledge and attitudes about PMS. ## What they found The majority had good knowledge (96%) and positive attitudes (96%) toward PMS. A statistically significant association was found between knowledge and attitude levels, indicating that higher knowledge was linked to more positive attitudes (p<0.001). ## What it means for you Most nursing students in this Egyptian university understood PMS well and had supportive views, which suggests they may be well-equipped for patient education. Results are limited to one university and one country. 96% Good knowledge 96% Positive attitudes p<0.001 Statistical significance of knowledge-attitude association ## About the study Original title Assessment of Female Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Hala Abd Elfatah Journal International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 149 What was tested None. Knowledge and attitudes assessment only. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21608/ejnsr.2026.494279.1491](https://doi.org/10.21608/ejnsr.2026.494279.1491) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impact physical, psychological, and academic performance. Nursing students should have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward PMS to ensure proper self-care and patient education. Aim: The aim of the present study is to assess female nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding Premenstrual Syndrome. Sample A convenience sampling technique was employed. Convenience sampling is frequently used in descriptive nursing research when participants are selected based on availability and willingness to participate. the proposed sample size equal n =149 female nursing students. Setting: The study was conducted from female students at the Faculty of Nursing, KFS University, Egypt, during the academic year 2025–2026. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was utilized three tools: Tool I (Structured Self-Administered Questionnaire), Tool II (Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire about PMS), and Tool III (Attitude Assessment Questionnaire toward PMS). Results: The findings revealed that the majority of students had good knowledge (96%) and positive attitudes (96%) toward PMS. A statistically significant association was found between total knowledge and attitude levels (χ² = 22.519, p < 0.001), indicating that higher knowledge was associated with more positive attitudes. Conclusion: Nursing students demonstrated generally good knowledge and positive attitudes toward PMS. Recommendation: Strengthening reproductive health education and conducting continuous awareness programs are recommended to further improve nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes toward PMS. 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