Qutishat Mohammed, Shakman Lina, Alyaqoubi Safiya
Community and Mental Health Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Child and Maternal Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2024 Sep 30;5(1):744-754. doi: 10.1089/whr.2024.0055. eCollection 2024.
This study examines the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the attitude toward seeking professional psychological help among Omani college students.
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.
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.
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.
本研究探讨阿曼大学生经前综合征（PMS）与寻求专业心理帮助的态度之间的关系。
本研究采用横断面设计和便利抽样方法。数据收集于2024年1月至3月期间。601名本科女生样本完成了研究问卷，包括（1）社会人口学问卷、（2）经前综合征量表和（3）寻求专业心理困扰量表。
该研究纳入了601名年龄在18 - 29岁的合格参与者，她们大多单身（83.7%）且住在校园（68.6%）。PMS患病率高达87.9%，平均得分为109.4，表明大多数人（62.1%）症状较轻。参与者总体上对寻求心理帮助持积极态度（41.6%意愿较高）。线性回归显示PMS严重程度与求助态度之间存在正相关。
本研究强调了阿曼本科女生中PMS经历与寻求专业心理帮助的态度之间存在显著关联。鉴于报告的PMS高患病率，研究结果表明文化因素和支持系统在塑造这些态度方面起着关键作用。对寻求帮助的积极倾向表明该人群对心理健康问题的认识在不断提高。加强心理健康服务并在教育环境中营造支持性氛围可进一步使学生有能力应对与PMS相关的挑战。
