台灣女大學生經前症候群之預測因子

Predictors of Premenstrual Syndrome in Female College Students in Taiwan

目的：本研究目的為找出女大學生的影響與預測因子。方法：研究對象為叢集隨機抽樣收集台灣20所大學的女大學生共1,089位，使用結構性問卷：經前症候群量表(Premenstrual Syndrome Scale；PMSS)和正念量表(Mindfulness Scale；MS)收集研究資料，並用SPSS Version 18.0建檔，及逐步迴歸分析資料。結果：經前症候群嚴重度的重要預測因子為：產科疾病、學業成績、正念覺察、飲食、家人有月經不舒服的歷史、人際和生涯困擾，解釋量達：11.3%。經前症候群緩解度的重要預測因子為：經前症候群的嚴重度、學業成績、經期期間症狀影響日常生活的程度，解釋量達：49.7%。結論：個人狀態與正念是經前症候群的重要預測因子，研究建議處理PMS時可從飲食、運動、降低心理困擾著手。

Objectives. This study identified factors and predictors of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in female college students.
Methods. Using cluster random sampling, the study recruited female college students from 20 universities in Taiwan through college counseling centers and classrooms. The participants completed 1,089 structured questionnaires, the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PSS) and Mindfulness Scale (MS).
Results. The crucial predictors of the severity of PMS were gynecological disease, academic accomplishment, awareness of mindfulness, diet, family uncomfortable menstruation history, interpersonal and career harassment, account for 11.3% of the variance. The crucial predictors for remission were PMS severity, academic accomplishment, and symptoms influencing daily life during menstruation, accounting for 49.7% of the variance.
Conclusion. Personal data and mindfulness were the important predictors of PMS. This study offers suggestions as to how PMS can be managed by diet, exercise, and a decrease in psychological disturbances.