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.
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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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
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.55045/jkab.v15i1.311
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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