PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND COPING BEHAVIOR AMONG NURSING STUDENTS
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- 1. * Ph.D Research Scholar, MAHER (Deemed to be University), Chennai, Tamilnadu ** Associate Professor, MAHER, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu *** Principal, Alagappa Nursing College, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu
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Premenstrual syndrome is a group of symptoms which occurs during luteal phase of menstrual cycle. Severe form of PMS is termed as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Materials and Methods: A qualitative, descriptive study conducted to assess the premenstrual syndrome and various coping behaviors among nursing students. Simple random sampling technique used to select 72 samples, data was collected using structured questionnaire to assess PMS and coping behaviors adopted by students. Results: The study found that most of the subjects had moderate level of PMS, vast majority had anger/irritability, decreased interest in home activities and work, joint/muscle pain and fatigue/lack of energy were most reported symptoms. Majority of the students use electronic devices as a coping technique during their PMS. Conclusion: This study finding concludes that the students need to be educated about healthy coping strategies.
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