Factors Related to the Reduction of Premenstrual Syndrome Reduction among Ubon Ratchathani University Students

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome is a common health problem among reproductive women. Graduate students often experience stress from their studies and the adjustments they need to make, leading to an increase in the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome. This correlational descriptive research study aimed to examine the factors related to the reduction of premenstrual syndrome among students at Ubon Ratchathani University. The samples consisted of female students from all faculties pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Ubon Ratchathani University, totaling 386 students. They were selected using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The instrument included a questionnaire including sections on personal information, self-care, premenstrual syndrome recognition, premenstrual syndrome management, and reducing premenstrual syndrome. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients were .83, .71, .84, .85, and .83, respectively. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, and Spearman's Rank correlation coefficient. The results revealed that ages and college years were correlated with premenstrual syndrome reduction (c² = 24.37, p= .004; c² = 31.77, p=.00 respectively). Self-care factors were positively correlated with premenstrual syndrome reduction, with statistical significance at .01 (r_s = 0.254, p < .01). The findings suggest that medical personnel should promote appropriate healthcare for women of reproductive age to help prevent adverse premenstrual symptoms.