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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Women's Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women globally, encompassing physical and behavioral symptoms.
  • Spousal involvement is crucial for enhancing reproductive and women's health outcomes.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of spousal educational interventions on PMS symptom management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention for spouses on reducing women's premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
  • To assess the impact of increased spousal supportive behaviors on PMS symptom severity.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving 100 women of reproductive age diagnosed with PMS.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (spouses received education) or a control group.
  • Data collected via self-administered questionnaires before and three months post-intervention; analyzed using SPSS 21.

Main Results:

  • Spouses in the intervention group demonstrated significantly increased supportive behaviors post-education compared to baseline and the control group.
  • Women in the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in physical and psychological-behavioral PMS symptoms.
  • Statistical significance was observed at p<0.05 for all key findings.

Conclusions:

  • Educational interventions targeting spouses can effectively decrease premenstrual syndrome symptoms in women.
  • Enhancing spousal supportive behaviors is a viable strategy for managing PMS.
  • Healthcare systems should consider implementing such educational programs to improve women's health outcomes.