Effects of Training Given to Cope With Premenstrual Syndrome and Mandala Activity on Premenstrual Symptoms

The research employs a pre-test post-test control group design with a randomized controlled semi-experimental approach to determine the impact of education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome and Mandala activity on premenstrual symptoms.

Research Hypotheses:

H01: Mandala activity is not effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H02: Education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome is not effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H13: Mandala activity is effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H14: Education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome is effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H15: Mandala activity is more effective than education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome in reducing premenstrual symptoms among students with PMS.

Research Groups: Mandala Group, Coping with Premenstrual Symptoms Education Group, and Control Group.

In the conducted international and national literature review, it was observed that various methods are utilized in the management of PMS. Still, no study directly examining the effectiveness of Mandala activity on PMS was found. The literature results provided under the title of Mandala indicate that the activities are predominantly focused on behavioral and psychological conditions. Considering the symptoms of PMS, it is assumed that Mandala activity may have an impact on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of PMS. The assumption of how it might affect the physical symptoms of PMS is also supported by studies indicating that art itself has a therapeutic quality and that the creative process helps individuals develop positive coping methods for the physical discomfort they experience.

The research is planned as a pre-test post-test control group design with a randomized controlled semi-experimental approach, aiming to determine the impact of education on coping with premenstrual syndrome and Mandala activity on premenstrual symptoms

Research Hypotheses:

H01: Mandala activity is not effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H02: Education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome is not effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H13: Mandala activity is effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H14: Education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome is effective in reducing premenstrual symptoms.

H15: Mandala activity is more effective than education provided for coping with premenstrual syndrome in reducing premenstrual symptoms among students with PMS.

Research Groups: Mandala Group, Coping with Premenstrual Symptoms Education Group, and Control Group.

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18-25 years
* Female students enrolled in the 1st and 2nd years of the Faculty of Health Sciences PMSÖ score of 110 and above
* Regular menstruation in the last six months (between 21-35 days)
* Not using any medication or non-medication methods to cope with PMS symptoms
* Not using contraceptive pills
* Absence of any gynecological diseases (abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.)
* No diagnosis of psychiatric illness
* Not using any psychiatric medication such as antidepressants
* Absence of any condition that may hinder Mandala drawing
* No previous experience with Mandala education
* Willingness to participate in the study
* Proficiency in speaking and understanding Turkish

Exclusion Criteria: Students who do not meet the criteria mentioned above and are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded.

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