Survey study, 2014
Does education about complementary and alternative medicine help young women learn to manage PMS?
Yes, significantly. After the educational session, female nursing students showed major improvements in knowledge about PMS and various complementary approaches including diet, herbs, and mind-body techniques.
What they did
201 young adult female nursing students received a structured educational session about complementary and alternative medicine (diet, supplements, herbal remedies, mind-body interventions, manipulative methods) for PMS management. They were tested on their knowledge before and after the session.
What they found
The average age was 21.98±1.23 years. About two-thirds (66.3%) reported they had learned about PMS from family and friends before the session. After the session, knowledge significantly improved about PMS definition, timing, and symptoms (p=0.000 for each) and all complementary approaches (p=0.000 for each). Total knowledge score increased significantly (p=0.000).
What it means for you
Educational sessions can increase knowledge about PMS management. However, this study only included nursing students already interested in health, so findings may not apply to other women. The study measured knowledge gain but not whether it led to symptom relief or better health.
201
Total participants
0.000
p-value for all knowledge improvements
66.3%
Learned about PMS from family and friends at baseline
About the study
- Original title
- Impact of an Educational Session about Premenstrual Syndrome Management Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Young Adult females’ knowledge and Practice
- Authors
- Farida Habib, Aseel Alayed, Haifa AlHumedi et al.
- Journal
- IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science
- Year
- 2014
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 201
- What was tested
- Structured educational session about complementary and alternative medicine for PMS management
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.9790/1959-03216369
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