An Analysis of Personal Indecisiveness and Problem Solving in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey

Year 2021, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 245 - 253, 31.08.2021

Esra Sabancı Baransel Tuba Uçar Esra Güney

https://doi.org/10.19127/mbsjohs.934043

Abstract

Objective: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical disorder that emerges at the luteal stage of the menstrual cycle, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS), personal indecisiveness, and problem solving among female university students.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,157 female students in a university in the eastern region of Turkey. Data were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, Personal Indecisiveness Scale, and Problem-Solving Inventory. Students were classified as those who had PMS and those who did not based on the results of the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale.

Results: Of the students in this study, 70.4% were found to have PMS. According to the logistic regression analysis, it was determined that the rates of indecision (OR:1.062), being impetuous while making decisions (OR:1.063), and being exploratory while making decisions (OR:1.055) were higher in students with PMS than students without PMS. Moreover, the rates of insufficient self-perception in solving problems (OR:.952), being avoidant in solving problems (OR:1.084), no self-confidence in solving problems (OR:1.066), and acting without thinking while solving problems (OR:1.091) were higher among students with PMS compared to those who did not have the condition.

Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that PMS was an important risk factor for indecisiveness and inadequacy in problem solving.

Keywords

Premenstrual syndrome, personal indecisiveness, problem solving, menstruation

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