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The menstrual attitude questionnaire

J Brooks-Gunn, D N Ruble

    Psychosomatic Medicine
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study developed the Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ) to explore how attitudes about menstruation affect symptoms and behavior. Findings reveal connections between menstrual attitudes, expectations, and experiences in women and adolescent girls.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Women's Health
    • Menstrual Health

    Background:

    • Menstruation is a significant biological event impacting women's health.
    • Understanding attitudes towards menstruation is crucial for addressing menstrual symptomatology and related behaviors.
    • Existing instruments may not fully capture the nuances of menstrual attitudes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate an instrument measuring attitudes concerning menstruation.
    • To examine the relationship between menstrual attitudes and self-reported menstrual symptoms.
    • To investigate the link between menstrual attitudes, expectations, and behavioral aspects.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ).
    • Replication of the MAQ's factor analytic structure on a second sample.
    • Collection of summary statistics from college women, college men, and adolescent girls.

    Main Results:

    • The Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ) demonstrated a replicable factor analytic structure.
    • Data provided insights into the attitudes, expectations, and experiences related to menstruation.
    • The study examined the relationship between menstrual attitudes and reported symptomatology.

    Conclusions:

    • The Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ) is a validated tool for assessing menstrual attitudes.
    • Attitudes towards menstruation are associated with menstrual-related experiences and behaviors.
    • Further research can utilize the MAQ to explore menstrual health in diverse populations.

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