Premenstrual Syndrome and the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Among College Students in Oman.

IF 1.6 Q3 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) Pub Date : 2024-09-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1089/whr.2024.0055
Mohammed Qutishat, Lina Shakman, Safiya Alyaqoubi
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Abstract

Background: This study examines the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the attitude toward seeking professional psychological help among Omani college students.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sampling approach. The date was issued between January and March 2024. A sample of 601 undergraduate female students completed the study questionnaires, including (1) a sociodemographic questionnaire, (2) the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and (3) the attitude toward seeking professional psychological distress scale.

Results: The study included 601 eligible participants of age 18-29 years who were mostly single (83.7%) and living on campus (68.6%). PMS prevalence was high at 87.9%, with a mean score of 109.4, indicating low severity for most (62.1%). Participants generally had positive attitudes toward seeking psychological help (41.6% high willingness). A linear regression showed a positive link between PMS severity and help-seeking attitudes.

Conclusion: This study highlights a significant association between the experiences of PMS and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help among Omani female undergraduate students. With a high prevalence of PMS reported, the findings suggest that cultural factors and support systems play crucial roles in shaping these attitudes. The positive inclination toward seeking help indicates a growing awareness of mental health issues within this demographic. Enhancing mental health services and fostering supportive environments in educational settings can further empower students to address PMS-related challenges.

经前期综合征与阿曼大学生对寻求专业心理帮助的态度。
研究背景本研究探讨了经前期综合征(PMS)与阿曼大学生寻求专业心理帮助的态度之间的关系:本研究采用方便抽样的横断面设计。调查日期为 2024 年 1 月至 3 月。601名本科女学生填写了研究问卷,包括(1)社会人口学问卷、(2)经前期综合征量表和(3)寻求专业心理帮助的态度量表:研究共纳入了 601 名符合条件的参与者,年龄在 18-29 岁之间,大部分为单身(83.7%),住在校园里(68.6%)。经前综合征的患病率高达 87.9%,平均得分 109.4 分,大多数人(62.1%)的严重程度较低。参与者普遍对寻求心理帮助持积极态度(41.6%的人有较高意愿)。线性回归结果显示,经前期综合征的严重程度与求助态度之间存在正相关:本研究强调了经前期综合征的经历与阿曼女大学生寻求专业心理帮助的态度之间的重要关联。由于经前期综合征的发病率很高,研究结果表明,文化因素和支持系统在形成这些态度方面起着至关重要的作用。积极的求助倾向表明,这一人群对心理健康问题的认识在不断提高。在教育环境中加强心理健康服务和营造支持性环境,可以进一步增强学生应对经前综合症相关挑战的能力。
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