What coping methods do women with PMS use?

Aim: This study aimed to examine the symptom severity, coping methods, and use of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) among women living in rural areas and experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS).Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among women aged 18–49 years registered at a primary health care centre. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, specifically criterion sampling; 327 women who reported experiencing (according to the PMS Scale) PMS were included in the study. Data were collected using a Identification Information Form, the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and the Premenstrual Coping Measure (PCM). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Spearman correlation analysis were used to analyze the data.Results: Among women screened at the health center, 48.23% met the PMS screening criteria and were included in the study. The average age of the women was 33.92±9.30. The mean total PMSS score was 142.50±12.28, with the highest subscale scores found in depressive mood, anxiety, and fatigue. Among the PCM subscales, the highest mean scores were found in awareness and acceptance of premenstrual changes. A weak but significant positive correlation was found between the total PMSS score and the PCM awareness-acceptance, self-care, and communication subscales (r≈0.15–0.25; p

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