Premenstrual Syndrome and Psychological Changes in Women During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Authors : Havva Yeşildere Sağlam, Elif Gursoy, Atike Kaya

Pages : 162-172

Doi:10.46971/ausbid.1302060

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Publication Date : 2023-12-14

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Premenstrual syndrome is an important problem affecting women\'s health. This study aimed to examine premenstrual syndrome and psychological changes in women during the COVID-19 pandemic and to evaluate the relationship between premenstrual syndrome and psychological changes. Subjects and Method: The study, designed as a descriptive type, was conducted with 910 women in the 18-49 age group. \"Premenstrual Syndrome Scale\" and \"Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21\" were used as data collection tools in the study. Frequency, percentage, t test in independent groups, ANOVA test and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. Results: Premenstrual syndrome was detected in 68.8% of women, depression in 63.8%, anxiety in 75.8%, and stress in 39.3%. In the correlation analysis conducted on the relationship between women\'s premenstrual syndrome scores and depression, anxiety and stress scores, a positive significant relationship was found (p<0.001). Conclusion: It was concluded that increasing depression, anxiety and stress levels in women increased premenstrual symptoms. It is thought that premenstrual syndrome symptoms are exacerbated by the increase in women\'s depression, anxiety and stress mood changes during the pandemic period.
Keywords : Anksiyete, COVID 19, depresyon, premenstrual sendrom, stres