Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome: Complementary & Alternative Therapy among Nursing Students

Background: premenstrual syndrome is particularly common among younger age groups, therefore represents a significant public health problem which affected young girls. There is no consensus regarding premenstrual syndrome treatment; however, all current interventions focus on management of the most troubling symptoms. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls and to identify complementary and alternative therapy used by nursing schools students to minimize premenstrual syndrome. An exploratory design was adopted in the current study. A study was conducted at all secondary technical nursing schools, which available in Dakahlia governorate from March, 2014 to May, 2014. A purposive sample of 1120 nursing students was included. Two tools were used to collect data; interview questionnaire sheet and Modified Version of Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. Results of the present study showed that, the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome was (73.4%). Almost of the study samples (87.0%) used complementary and alternative therapy to minimize premenstrual syndrome. Conclusion the majority of students had premenstrual syndrome. Almost of the study subjects use complementary and alternative therapy to minimize premenstrual syndrome, herbal therapy was the main complementary and alternative therapy used followed by hydrotherapy, food Change, massage and exercise.

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