Effect of Premenstrual Syndrome on Work Related Quality of Life in Turkish Nurses
Background Little is known about the effects of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on work related quality of life in nurses. We aimed to investigate the effect of PMS on work related quality of life in Turkish nurses. Methods A total of 134 volunteer nurses were included in this cross sectional study between January 2015 and March 2015. One hundred and thirty four nurses completed a questionnaire regarding demographic data, the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) and the Work Related Quality of Life Scale (WRQoL) The nurses were classified as having or not having premenstrual syndrome according to the PMSS. Results The average age was 29.5 7.1 years and the prevalence of PMS was 38.1% The total score of PMSS was significantly negatively correlated with the overall score (r 0.341; p 0.001) and all subscale scores of the WRQoL and ranged from 0.207 to 0.402 (p 0.05 for all) All of the WRQoL subscale scores except stress at work (p 0.179) in nurses with PMS were significantly lower than those of nurses without PMS (p 0.05) The age (b 0.258; p 0.021) and PMSS total score (b 0.314; p 0.001) increment negatively; however, optimistic thinking (b 0.228; p 0.008) positively affected overall WRQoL score. Conclusion Nurses with PMS have decreased levels of work related quality of life in their professional lives. Methods to help cope with cyclic premenstrual symptoms may be used, and as a result, productivity and work related quality of life may increase.
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