A Multidimensional Study of Premenstrual Syndrome and Body Image

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the influencing factors of body image in women of reproductive age. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Is there a connection between physical activity, body mass index and body image? Is there a connection between body image, premenstrual syndrome and sleep quality? Participants will fill out a complex online questionnaire.

Detailed Description
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During the research, the researchers use a quantitative method, in which the participants fill out the Knowledge of the Female Body Scale, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Body Appreciation Scale, the Sleep Quality Scale and the Premenstrual Assessment Form Short Form, as well as a general health status questionnaire. and a self-made questionnaire containing socio-demographic questions. In the course of the research, we form a sub-sample, on which we carry out further instrumental tests to monitor body composition and physical activity. The number of participants is approx. There will be 500 women between the ages of 18 and 45, who will be selected through targeted sampling. During the research, the data are processed in the SPSS v28.0 program and the following statistical methods are used: Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk normality tests, Spearman and Pearson correlation analysis, Pearson chi-square test, linear regression analysis. During the research, the safety of the participants and the ethical rules are strictly observed.

Official Title
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A Multidimensional Study of Premenstrual Syndrome, Body Image, Physical Activity and Sleep Quality Among Women in Reproductive Age

Conditions
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Body Image, Premenstrual Syndrome, Sleep, Physical Inactivity

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: women between the ages of 18-45 years regular menstruation Exclusion Criteria: older than 45 years pregnancy amenorrhoea premature ovarian failure

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body Image | points; Body Appreciation Scale (13 item version, 4 subscales); 1-5 point scale, minimum score: 13 points; maximum score: 65 points, the higher the points the worse the body image | 1 day | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Physical Activity Questionnaire | MET/min 16 questions Assessing work-, travel-related and recreational physical activity and the hours spent sitting. | 1 week | 
| Sleep Quality | points; Sleep Quality Scale (28 items, 6 subscales); 0-3 point scale, minimum score: 0 points; maximum score: 84 points, the higher the points the worse the sleep quality | 1 day | 
| Premenstrual syndrome | points; Premenstrual Assessment Form Short Form Questionnaire (10 item version); 1-6 point scale, minimum score: 10 points; maximum score: 60 points, the higher the points the worse the symptoms | 1 day | 
| Body mass index | kg/m^2 | 1 day | 
| Knowledge of he Female Body | points; Knowledge of the Female Body Scale 26 questions 0-17=low knowledge 18-26=high knowledge | 1 day | 
| Health Literacy | points; Brief Health Literacy Screening Tool (4 questions) 1-5 point scale, minimum score: 4 points; maximum score: 20 points, 4-12 points=inadequate 13-16=marginal 17-20=adequate | 1 day | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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physical activity, premenstrual syndrome, body mass index, 24 hour movement behaviour, sleep quality, body image