Premenstrual syndrome severity in Turkey: a meta-analysis study
Elif Tuğçe Çitil1, Funda Çitil Canbay2
1Department of Midwifery, Health Science Faculty, Kütahya Health Science University, in Kütahya, Turkey.
Psychology, Health & Medicine
|July 29, 2022
Summary
This meta-analysis found that Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects women in Turkey with moderate severity. While overall PMS is moderate, specific symptom scores indicate higher severity, impacting daily life.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Reproductive Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a significant global health concern affecting women's well-being.
- Understanding PMS severity in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
- The Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) is a widely used tool for PMS assessment in Turkey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the overall severity of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) among women in Turkey.
- To analyze PMS severity using meta-analysis of existing studies.
- To investigate PMS severity based on Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) scores.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis was conducted on 25 primary studies published between January 2012 and June 2021.
- All included studies utilized the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) for PMS diagnosis and severity assessment.
- Data were analyzed for total PMSS scores and sub-domain scores.
Main Results:
- The meta-analysis revealed that women in Turkey experience Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) at a moderate severity level.
- Despite moderate overall severity, high scores were observed in specific PMSS sub-domains.
- Moderate PMS negatively impacts women's social and occupational functioning.
Conclusions:
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) presents a moderate health challenge for women in Turkey.
- Elevated scores in PMSS sub-domains suggest specific symptom clusters require attention.
- Raising awareness and implementing remedial strategies for PMS are recommended to improve women's quality of life.
