PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME LEADS TO LOW QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. (Lithuanian)

Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent health issue significantly impacting quality of female life, especially in reference to academic settings. Negligence of PMS symptoms increases its severity and impacts the quality of life among students (Bilir et al., 2020). PMS among female students affects their well-being by negatively impacting behavior and interfering with their routine (Al-Sharani et al., 2021). Aim: The current study aimed to explore diverse repercussions of PMS regarding multiple domains of life. By exploring the convergence of PMS and quality of life (QOL), this study aimed to ascertain explicit challenges confronted by female students during their menstrual cycle. By precisely elucidating the disruption in physical, social, environmental, and psychological well-being, the study intended to offer actionable insight that enlightens intended interventions and coping mechanisms. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the implications of premenstrual symptoms on quality of life among young female students. Methods: A quantitative research method was employed using a correlational research design. A sample of 250 female university students aged 18-24 (M=21.07, SD=1.73) was derived. A premenstrual syndrome questionnaire (PMSQ) was developed to evaluate the multifaceted impact of premenstrual symptoms on various facets of life quality. The collected data underwent statistical analysis using the SPSS software to derive conclusive results. PMSQ and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), having Cronbach alpha reliability of 0.80 and 0.85, respectively, were employed for the measurement of the study variables. Results: Findings indicated premenstrual syndrome is negatively correlated with quality of life. The overall quality of life, physical health domain, psychological domain, social relationship domain and environmental domain were also significantly predicted by PMS. Discussion: Premenstrual syndrome is found frequently among females, and their quality of life is affected tremendously by it, particularly their psychological health. Grasping the effect of PMS carries significant implications in improving overall wellness and cultivating a more comprehensive approach regarding women's health in a pedagogical setting. While counselling young female adults about long-term management, clinical practitioners should stay conscious of the high intra-individual variability of premenstrual syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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