Survey study, 2023
Are mindfulness, social support, and quality of life related to PMS in deaf and hard-of-hearing women?
The study found that all three were connected to PMS, but in complex ways. This is a small study in one group, so we can't be sure the findings apply to all women.
What they did
Cross-sectional study with 202 deaf and hard-of-hearing women. Researchers looked at relationships between PMS, mindfulness, social support, and quality of life using statistical path analysis.
What they found
PMS correlated with mindfulness, social support, and quality of life. Women with higher mindfulness had higher social support and quality of life. Higher social support was linked with lower quality of life. PMS directly affected social support and quality of life. Social support and quality of life affected mindfulness levels.
What it means for you
This study suggests mindfulness, social support, and quality of life are linked to PMS in deaf and hard-of-hearing women. However, it cannot prove cause and effect, only that they are associated. The findings may not apply to hearing women or to different populations.
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deaf and hard-of-hearing women in study
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Mindfulness: The Mediating Effect of Perceived Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Women
- Authors
- Mohammed Ali Alkahtani, Hanadi Hussain Alqahtani, Sahar Zedan Zaien et al.
- Journal
- Journal of Disability Research
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 202
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.57197/jdr-2023-0015
Original abstract
The purpose is to explore the relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Mindfulness as well as the mediating role of Perceived Social Support (PSS) and health-related quality of Life (HRQoL) among deaf/hard-of-hearing women. This is a cross-sectional study. An overall sample of 202 participants was selected. Path analysis was used. As indicated by the results, PMS correlated significantly with Mindfulness, PSS and HRQoL. Moreover, Mindfulness correlated significantly and positively with PSS and HRQoL. Besides, there is a significant negative relationship between PSS and HRQoL. PMS has direct effects on PSS and HRQoL. In addition, both PSS and HRQoL have immediate impacts on Mindfulness. To conclude, this study examined and confirmed the relationship between PMS and Mindfulness as mediated by PSS and HRQoL among deaf/hard-of-hearing women.
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