--- title: Does knowledge about PMS reduce PMS symptoms in female students? description: Yes, students with good knowledge were more likely to not experience PMS symptoms compared to those with poor knowledge, and attitudes were also related to ex url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/pengetahuan-dan-sikap-mahasiswa-dengan-pra-menstruasi-sindrom-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does knowledge about PMS reduce PMS symptoms in female students? Survey study, 2023 # Does knowledge about PMS reduce PMS symptoms in female students? Yes, students with good knowledge were more likely to not experience PMS symptoms compared to those with poor knowledge, and attitudes were also related to experiencing symptoms. However, we cannot tell if knowledge reduces PMS or if the relationship works differently. Early or limited evidence 228 female university students (sample of 69 analyzed) ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 228 female university students (sample of 69 analyzed). Students answered questions about their knowledge of PMS signs and symptoms and whether they experienced PMS. ## What they found About 67% of female students experience premenstrual syndrome. Among students with good knowledge, 59.9% did not experience PMS. There was a significant relationship between students' knowledge and experiencing PMS (p=0.000) and between attitudes toward PMS and experiencing it (p=0.032). ## What it means for you Students who understand PMS better may have fewer symptoms or report them differently. About 14% of women aged 20-35 have severe PMS requiring rest. However, this was cross-sectional so we cannot tell whether knowledge reduces symptoms or if women with fewer symptoms are more likely to learn about it. 228 Total student population 67% Experience premenstrual syndrome 0.000 p-value for knowledge relationship ## About the study Original title PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MAHASISWA DENGAN PRA MENSTRUASI SINDROM Authors Rizka Angrainy, Rika Istawati, Monifa Putri Journal Al-Insyirah Midwifery Jurnal Ilmu Kebidanan (Journal of Midwifery Sciences) Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 228 What was tested None (observational study) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.35328/kebidanan.v12i1.2352](https://doi.org/10.35328/kebidanan.v12i1.2352) Original abstract Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) is broadly defined as a recurring disorder around 67% of female students who experience premenstrual syndrome disorder is the most disturbing complaint that reduces the quality of learning by up to 50%, around 14% of women between the ages of 20 to 35 years, pre Menstrual syndrome can greatly affect the effect so that it requires them to rest, the premenstrual syndrome will disappear after menstruation is over and due to the lack of knowledge of respondents in understanding the signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. This study aims to determine the relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of female students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to find out the signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome as early as possible. This type of research uses quantitative analytic methods, with a cross-sectional design, the total population from levels I, II, and III is 228 people, and a sample of 69 people is obtained by accidental sampling technique. Of the 69 respondents who showed good knowledge and did not experience premenstrual syndrome, 18 people (59.9%) were good and 16 (47.1%) experienced premenstrual syndrome. (50.2%) and experienced premenstrual syndrome in 24 people (50.2%). Based on the chi-square test, a p-value of 0.000 was obtained, which means that p <0.05 there is a relationship between female students' knowledge and premenstrual syndrome, p<0.032. There is a significant relationship between student attitudes and premenstrual syndrome. 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