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- Title
Differences in Menstruation-Related Symptoms of University Students Depending on Their Living Status in Japan.
- Authors
Matsuura, Yukie; Tran, Nam Hoang; Yasui, Toshiyuki
- Abstract
Mothers and family members of young female students play important roles for guiding their self-care strategies for menstruation-related symptoms; which often affect their daily life and academic life. The aim of this study is to clarify the differences in menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation in university students living alone and university students living with their family in Japan. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey to assess menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation using the menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ). Among 135 students; the proportion of students living alone was 60.7% and the proportion of students living with their family was 39.3%. Before menstruation; the MDQ total score and the scores for negative affect and behavior change were significantly higher in students living alone than in students living with their family. During menstruation; scores for negative affect and impaired concentration were also significantly higher in students living alone. In addition; before menstruation; scores for an increase in appetite and craving for sweets were significantly higher in students living alone. Thus; living alone affected the psychological aspects of menstruation-related symptoms in young women. The results suggest that university students who live alone should be aware of the importance of talking about their menstruation problems with family members and seeking their advice
- Subjects
JAPAN; MENSTRUATION; LIVING alone; COLLEGE students; AFFECT (Psychology); YOUNG women
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2022, Vol 10, Issue 1, p131
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare10010131