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Survey study, 2026

What factors are linked to PMS in teenagers?

Several factors are linked to PMS in teenagers: knowledge about PMS, nutritional status, age of first period, daily behaviors, and stress level.

Early or limited evidence 86 teenagers in year 9 at a high school in Indonesia

What they did

Cross-sectional survey of 86 teenagers in year 9 at a high school in Indonesia. Researchers collected data using convenience sampling to find what factors are linked to PMS.

What they found

Clear links were found between PMS and five factors: knowledge about PMS, nutritional status, age of menarche, behavior, and stress level.

What it means for you

Multiple factors are associated with PMS in teenagers, particularly stress and nutrition. This was a small study at one school in Indonesia, so findings may not apply to all teenagers everywhere.

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teenagers

About the study

Original title
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEJADIAN PRE MENSTRUASI SYNDROME PADA REMAJA DI SMA N 1 KAB.OKU TAHUN 2024
Authors
Eichi Septiania
Journal
Jurnal Kesehatan Abdurrahman
Year
2026
Study design
Survey study
Participants
86
What was tested
Observational study of factors associated with PMS
Open access
Yes
Original abstract

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical or psychological symptoms before menstruation. Physical symptoms such as stomach ache, breast pain, bloating, headache, acne, etc. Physical symptoms such as: Depression, anxiety, crying, forgetfulness, insomnia, anger, etc. To analyze the factors that influence Premenstrual Syndrome at SMAN 1 OKU 2024 This research design uses an analysis survey with a Cross Sectional Design. The population of this study is to analyze all teenagers in class IX at SMA N I KAB OKU in 2024 totaling 86 people. This data collection was carried out using the Accidental Sampling method. This study began in September 2024 to February 2024 The results of the square test analysis showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and the occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome with a p-value = 0.004, Nutritional Status with the occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome with a p-value = 0.001. Age of Menarche with the occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome with a p-value = 0.004, Behavior with the occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome with a p-value = 0.004, Stress Level with the occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome with a p-value = 0.000 The occurrence of Premenstrual Syndrome is related to Knowledge, Nutritional Status, Age of Menarche, Behavior, and Stress Levels.

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