Aim. To determine the score and frequency of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among female college students and to detect the\r\npossible risk factors of PMS. A trial of life style modification regarding prevention and control of PMS symptoms was carried out\r\nusing counseling. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 253 El-Minia University unmarried female\r\nstudents. A self-administered questionnaire inquiring about symptoms of PMS in the previous three months and risk factors\r\npossibly related to it was used. PMS score was calculated.Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine which of several\r\nbiopsychosocial and dietary factors influenced PMS. Life style modification counseling was done to prevent and control PMS.\r\nResults.The study revealed that 80.2% of the participants experienced various degrees of PMS symptoms which were significantly\r\nassociated with a family history of PMS, physical inactivity, habitual excess consumption of coffee, BMI, frequent consumption\r\nof fast food, and smoking, but these factors explained only 52% of the variability in the logistic regression model. Conclusion. We\r\nrecommend the introduction of a reproductive health component into school and college health education programs and encourage\r\nfemale adolescents and young adults to adopt a healthy behavior.
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