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ArticleWomen's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)2024

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

Mohammed Qutishat, Lina Shakman, Safiya Alyaqoubi

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Article in Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Mohammed QutishatCommunity and Mental Health Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Lina ShakmanChild and Maternal Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Safiya AlyaqoubiChild and Maternal Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

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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.

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college studentspremenstrual syndromeseeking psychological help

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PMCPMC11512094

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