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title: Does learning more about PMS help reduce anxiety in teenage girls?
description: The review suggests that teenage girls with PMS can reduce anxiety by learning more about their symptoms and getting appropriate treatment, though this conclu
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-characteristics-and-knowledge-of-premenstrual-syndrome-pms-with-2023/
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# Does learning more about PMS help reduce anxiety in teenage girls?

The review suggests that teenage girls with PMS can reduce anxiety by learning more about their symptoms and getting appropriate treatment, though this conclusion comes from reviewing existing studies rather than new research.

 Early or limited evidence

Adolescent girls with PMS (from 6 reviewed studies conducted from 2016-2021)

## What they did

Literature review of 6 published studies from 2016-2021 examining the relationship between knowledge of PMS and anxiety levels in adolescents.

## What they found

All 6 reviewed studies used cross-sectional research design. The review found a relationship between lack of knowledge about PMS and higher anxiety in adolescent girls.

## What it means for you

Knowledge about PMS may help reduce anxiety in teenage girls. However, this conclusion comes from reviewing existing studies rather than new evidence. All reviewed studies were cross-sectional, which shows associations but not cause and effect.

6

Studies reviewed

2016-2021

Time period of reviewed studies

## About the study

Original title The Relationship Characteristics and Knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) with Anxiety in Adolescents Authors A Chandra, Lucia Yovita Hendrati Journal Media Gizi Kesmas Year 2023 Study design Survey study What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.20473/mgk.v12i1.2023.558-565](https://doi.org/10.20473/mgk.v12i1.2023.558-565) Original abstract

Background: A premenstrual syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle that cause disturbances in a person's work and lifestyle. Objectives: This study is to find out and describe all theories and journals of expert opinions related to the relationship of knowledge of premenstrual syndrome with the level of anxiety in adolescents and to find new ideas in research journals conducted in literature studies. Methods: This research design uses a literature review study method. The source of data in this study used secondary data. It was obtained by using a literature study of the relationship between knowledge of premenstrual syndrome by the research topic from 2016-2021 in many as 6 journals on google schooler. Results: Based on the results of this literature review, it was presented narratively to describe the results of research from 6 journals/research results that were relevant to the topic/problem of the relationship between lack of knowledge about premenstrual syndrome and anxiety levels in adolescents of the 6 journals that researchers reviewed, all of them used cross-sectional research methods or designs. Conclusions: Young women who experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can expand their awareness and knowledge by seeking information through print or electronic media and administering appropriate treatment to reduce anxiety.

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## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/)

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