Survey study, 2023
Are stress and physical activity related to PMS?
Yes, both seem related. Stress showed a strong relationship to PMS (correlation 0.708) and physical activity also showed a relationship (correlation 0.066), though much weaker. Both were statistically significant.
What they did
Cross-sectional study of 32 female midwifery students in Indonesia. They filled out questionnaires measuring stress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) and PMS severity (Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form), and researchers looked for connections.
What they found
There was a significant relationship between stress levels and PMS, with a correlation coefficient of 0.708 (p=0.001). There was also a significant relationship between physical activity and PMS, with a correlation coefficient of 0.066 (p=0.001). Stress showed a much stronger connection to PMS than physical activity.
What it means for you
High stress appears strongly linked to worse PMS, and physical activity may also help but with a weaker connection. Both could be targets for managing PMS. The main limits are that only 32 students from one program were studied, so results may not apply to all women.
32
students studied
0.708
correlation between stress and PMS
0.066
correlation between physical activity and PMS
About the study
- Original title
- The Relationship Between Stress Levels And Physical Activity With Premenstrual Syndrome In D3 Midwifery Stikes Griya Husada Sumbawa Students In 2022
- Authors
- Ana Lestari, Rafi’ah Rafi’ah, Iga Maliga et al.
- Journal
- Jurnal EduHealth
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 32
- What was tested
- None; observation only
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.54209/jurnaleduhealth.v14i3.2498
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