Study, 2020
How do social and cultural factors affect whether women get PMS?
Social and cultural factors affect PMS. PMS prevalence varies significantly between countries depending on community characteristics.
Early or limited evidence Women with PMS in different countries
What they did
A literature review examined information on social and cultural factors that affect PMS in women, including gender roles, relationship structures, and violence.
What they found
PMS is a common health problem. Gender roles and attitudes, relationship structures, and experiences of violence all affect whether women experience PMS symptoms. Prevalence of PMS varies significantly between different countries.
What it means for you
Healthcare providers should consider social and cultural context when evaluating women with PMS. The information comes from a review of existing research rather than new data from study participants.
About the study
- Original title
- Kadınlarda Premenstrual Sendrom Yaşanmasını Etkileyen Sosyal ve Kültürel Faktörler
- Authors
- Safiye Özkan, Gülten Koç
- Journal
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi
- Year
- 2020
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.31125/hunhemsire.763193