Do nursing students understand premenstrual syndrome?

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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