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Survey study, 2021

Does nutritional status affect PMS symptoms?

Yes, there is a clear relationship between nutritional status and whether a woman experiences PMS. However, the study does not specify which nutrients matter most.

Early or limited evidence 83 midwifery students

What they did

Eighty-three midwifery students completed a questionnaire about their nutritional status and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

What they found

There was a clear relationship between nutritional status and the presence of PMS. The study lists common PMS symptoms including headaches, stomach cramps, constipation or diarrhea, back and waist pain, fatigue, breast pain, acne, sleep problems, joint or muscle weakness, and swelling in the legs.

What it means for you

Nutrition may be important for managing PMS symptoms. However, this study was small and only included students in one program, and it did not specify which nutrients were most protective or how strong the relationship is.

83

students surveyed

1

clear relationship found between nutrition and PMS

multiple

PMS symptoms assessed

About the study

Original title
The Relationship between Nutritional Status and the Incidence of Pre Menstrual Syndrome in Midwifery Students
Authors
Desi Pramita Sari, Siti Husaidah
Journal
Ahmar Metastasis Health Journal
Year
2021
Study design
Survey study
Participants
83
Open access
Yes
Original abstract

Introduction: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms that arise due to hormonal changes that occur in a woman's body before menstruation. Symptoms are felt in the form of one or more complaints both physical, psychological and emotional such as headaches, stomach cramps, constipation or diarrhea, back and waist pain, fatigue, breast pain, the onset of acne sleep disorders, joints or muscle weakness, swelling in the legs, which can interfere with productivity. This study aims to determine the relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of Pre Menstrual Syndrome among students of the Midwifery’s Study Program at Mitra Bunda’s Health Institute. Methods:The used method in this study is the Cross Sectional design, a sample used by Midwifery students with Premenstrual Syndrome, amounting to 83 respondents. Data collection in this study was in the form of a questionnaire. The analysis used in this study is univariate and bivariate analysis. Results: The results showed a relationship between nutritional status variables (p value = 0.010) with the incidence of Pre Menstrual Syndrome. Conclusion: It is expected that women especially teenagers to maintain and pay attention to nutritional status, this is intended to reduce complaints of pre menstrual syndrome. Pendahuluan: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) adalah sekumpulan gejala yang muncul akibat perubahan hormonal yang terjadi pada tubuh wanita sebelum menstruasi. Gejala yang dirasakan berupa satu atau lebih keluhan baik fisik, psikis maupun emosional seperti sakit kepala, kram perut, sembelit atau diare, nyeri punggung dan pinggang, kelelahan, nyeri payudara, timbulnya gangguan tidur berjerawat, kelemahan sendi atau otot, bengkak di kaki, yang dapat mengganggu produktivitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara status gizi dengan kejadian Pre Menstrual Syndrome pada mahasiswa Program Studi Kebidanan Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda. Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah desain Cross Sectional, sampel yang digunakan oleh mahasiswa Kebidanan Premenstrual Syndrome yang berjumlah 83 responden. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis univariat dan bivariat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara variabel status gizi (p value = 0,010) dengan kejadian Pre Menstrual Syndrome. Kesimpulan: Diharapkan wanita khususnya remaja untuk menjaga dan memperhatikan status gizinya, hal ini dimaksudkan untuk mengurangi keluhan sindroma pra menstruasi.

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