Department of psychology, Faculty of human sciences, Islamic Azad University, Abhar Branch, Abhar, Iran , sbazzazian@gmail.com
Abstract: (22279 Views)
Introduction: Study of women’s quality of life is highly important and has therefore attracted the attention of several researchers of this field. The pre-menstrual syndrome is a periodic complex physical, mental and behavioral change, and its severity interferes with daily activity or social relationship. The aim of this study was to define the relationship between stress and pre-menstrual syndrome and quality of life among a sample of female students.
Methods: According to this correlation research method, 120 female students were selected randomly from Islamic Azad University, Abhar Branch in 2012- 2013 academic years. These students were selected randomly based on cluster sampling, where participants completed Markhm Stress Scale, Abarham and Tailor Pre-menstrual Syndrome Scale and The World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale. Collected data were analyzed using Pierson Correlation and regression analysis in the SPSS software version 17.
Results: Research results revealed that there were positive correlation between stress and pre-menstrual syndrome (p<0.01), negative correlation between stress and the quality of life (p<0.01), and negative correlation between pre-menstrual syndrome and quality of life (p<0.01). The result of regression analysis disclosed the fact that stress and pre-menstrual syndrome could explain 61% variation of quality of life.
Conclusion: The results of this study illustrated the relation between stress and pre-menstrual syndrome with quality of life of female students. Accordingly, it is possible to implement these findings in planning the treatment and training programs in enhancement of coping skills and quality of life of women.
Zarei Z, Bazzazian S. The relationship between premenstrual syndrome disorder, stress and quality of life in female students. IJPN 2015; 2 (4) :49-58 URL: http://ijpn.ir/article-1-467-en.html