Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome is a syndrome that includes behavioral and physical symptoms occurring in the second half of the menstrual cycle and this syndrome affects millions of women universal. With regard to the importance of spouse participation in promoting reproductive and women’s health, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of educational intervention for spouse on women’s premenstrual syndrome symptoms. This quasi -experimental study was down with the participation of 100 women of reproductive age with PMS were referred to health centers Falavarjan city in 2015. Women were divided randomly into two groups as intervention and control. Educational intervention about supportive behaviors to control premenstrual symptoms was performed for spouses during the three educational sessions in the intervention group. Data was obtained with self-administered questionnaire before and three months after educational intervention and were analyzed by SPSS21 and appropriate statistical tests. Three mounts after the intervention the score of spouse’s supportive behaviors was increased significantly compare to before of the educational intervention and the control group. As well as significant decrease was occurred in case of physical and psychological-behavioral symptoms of women in the intervention group compare to before the intervention and control groups (p<0.05). Spouse’s supportive behaviors can reduce PMS symptoms in women. As a result, it is recommended that the health care system organize the educational intervention to increase spouse supportive behaviors.
Highlights
IntroductionPremenstrual syndrome is a syndrome that includes behavioral and physical symptoms occurring in the second half of the menstrual cycle and this syndrome affects millions of women universal, interfering in the quality of life, in the family and social relations, and in the performance of the daily living activities (Hoga, Vulcano, Miranda, & Manganiello, 2010)
1.1 Introduce the ProblemPremenstrual syndrome is a syndrome that includes behavioral and physical symptoms occurring in the second half of the menstrual cycle and this syndrome affects millions of women universal, interfering in the quality of life, in the family and social relations, and in the performance of the daily living activities (Hoga, Vulcano, Miranda, & Manganiello, 2010)
Suitable efforts must be made by the whole society, especially by health, communication and education professionals
Summary
Premenstrual syndrome is a syndrome that includes behavioral and physical symptoms occurring in the second half of the menstrual cycle and this syndrome affects millions of women universal, interfering in the quality of life, in the family and social relations, and in the performance of the daily living activities (Hoga, Vulcano, Miranda, & Manganiello, 2010). According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), PMS is detected with present of at least one moderate to severe emotional or physical symptom (Balaha, Amr, Moghannum, & Muhaida, 2010). According to the ACOG, PMS symptoms include anxiety, anger, mood instability, feeling out of control, difficulty sleeping, change in appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, chest pain, lethargy, muscle or joint pain, acne, weight gain, impaired adaptation and bloating (ali Morowatisharifabad, Karimiankakolaki, Bokaie, Fallahzadeh, & Gerayllo, 2014). During life span prevalence of PMS may vary from 75 to 85% of women if an isolated symptom is measured, among 10 and 15% when women request medical support, and from www.ccsenet.org/gjhs
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