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| 1919B012554344 | Other Grant/Funding Number | TÃœBÄ°TAK 2209 University Students Research Projects Support Program |
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Premenstrual syndrome is a common women's health condition characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms that may negatively affect daily life, academic functioning, and quality of life among young women. This study evaluated the effect of a Health Belief Model-based podcast education program on premenstrual symptom severity and PMS-specific quality of life among young female university students living in Istanbul, Türkiye.
This single-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study enrolled 120 participants. The intervention consisted of an eight-episode podcast education program delivered over four weeks, with two episodes per week. Premenstrual symptom severity and PMS-specific quality of life were assessed before and after the education program using validated scales.
This study was designed as a single-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study to evaluate a Health Belief Model-based podcast education program for premenstrual syndrome management among university students. The study was conducted online with young female university students living in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The educational intervention was structured according to the Health Belief Model components, including perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. The program aimed to help participants recognize PMS and PMDD symptoms, monitor their symptoms, understand the effects of PMS on quality of life and academic functioning, recognize the role of healthy lifestyle behaviors in symptom management, and develop PMS-related self-management skills.
The podcast education program lasted four weeks and included eight episodes in total. Two podcast episodes were shared each week. Each episode lasted approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Podcast episodes were shared online, and reminder messages were sent before each episode. A WhatsApp group was used to facilitate access to the podcast episodes, share educational announcements, and monitor the education process.
Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Scale, and the PMS-Specific Quality of Life Scale. The primary outcome was change in premenstrual symptom severity from baseline to posttest. The secondary outcome was change in PMS-specific quality of life from baseline to posttest.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program | Experimental | Participants received a Health Belief Model-based podcast education program for premenstrual syndrome management. The program was delivered online over four weeks and consisted of eight podcast episodes, with two episodes per week. Each episode lasted approximately 8 to 10 minutes. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program | Behavioral | The intervention was a structured podcast-based education program developed according to the Health Belief Model. The program included eight podcast episodes delivered over four weeks. The educational content addressed perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy in relation to PMS management. Podcast episodes were shared online, and participants were followed through a WhatsApp group for reminders and access to educational content. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Premenstrual Symptom Severity | Premenstrual symptom severity was assessed using the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Scale. The scale consists of 30 items and five subscales: psychological status, physical status, cognitive perception and sleep status, work and social life status, and nutritional status. Total scores range from 30 to 120, with higher scores indicating more frequent and severe premenstrual symptoms. | Baseline and post-intervention assessment, approximately eight weeks after baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in PMS-Specific Quality of Life | PMS-specific quality of life was assessed using the PMS-Specific Quality of Life Scale. The scale consists of 22 items and three subscales: social well-being, emotional well-being, and physical well-being. Total scores range from 22 to 110, with higher scores indicating a greater negative impact of PMS on quality of life. | Baseline and post-intervention assessment, approximately eight weeks after baseline |
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This study included young female university students because the intervention focused on premenstrual syndrome and PMS-specific quality of life.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Şerife Çınar, MSc | Medipol University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Istanbul Medipol University | Istanbul | 34000 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to participant confidentiality and ethical restrictions. De-identified data may be made available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request and subject to institutional and ethical approval.
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| ID | Term |
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| D011293 | Premenstrual Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
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| D008599 | Menstruation Disturbances |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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All participants received the same Health Belief Model-based podcast education program. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using a single-group pretest-posttest design.
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No masking was used because all participants received the same educational intervention.
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