Study, 2023
Does teaching adolescents about PMS help them manage it?
Yes. After a health education program, adolescent girls had better understanding of PMS symptoms and knew how to manage them. Some needed ongoing support to actually use the techniques.
What they did
Researchers conducted a health education program for adolescent girls using presentations, discussions, simulations, and provided educational materials about PMS. They measured changes in knowledge and attitudes.
What they found
Before the program, most participants were unaware of PMS symptoms and how to manage them. After the program, participants had better knowledge about PMS, felt more comfortable discussing menstruation, and had more strategies for managing symptoms. Some still needed ongoing support to use techniques like acupressure and light exercise.
What it means for you
Teaching girls about PMS can improve their knowledge and help them feel more comfortable discussing it. However, education alone may not be enough. Some girls need more support to actually use new techniques like acupressure and exercise. This was a small program and we do not know how long improved knowledge lasts.
About the study
- Original title
- Penyuluhan Kesehatan Tentang Premenstrual Syndrome
- Authors
- Novica Jolyarni D, Nailatun Nadrah, Fitriyani Nasution et al.
- Journal
- Sevaka.
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Study
- What was tested
- Health education program with presentations, discussions, and materials
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.62027/sevaka.v2i4.309
Original abstract
Health education about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) aims to improve the understanding and awareness of adolescent girls at MTSN 1 Rantau Selatan regarding the symptoms, causes, and management of PMS. This research was conducted in January 2025 using an educational and interactive method, which included presentations, discussions, simulations, and distribution of educational materials. The results of the outreach showed a significant improvement in the participants' knowledge about PMS, as well as a positive shift in their attitudes toward the condition. Before the intervention, most participants were unaware of PMS symptoms and appropriate management strategies. After the session, they became more open to discussing menstruation-related issues and better equipped to manage PMS symptoms healthily. However, some participants still require ongoing support to implement techniques such as acupressure and light exercises. This program is expected to reduce stigma surrounding PMS and improve the reproductive health of adolescent girls at MTSN 1 Rantau Selatan.
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