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Relationen mellan livsstilsfaktorer, stress, sömn och premenstruellt syndrom

Grubb, Sara LU and Österberg Klang, Jessica LU (2020) PSYK11 20192
Department of Psychology
Abstract (Swedish)
Premenstruellt syndrom PMS är återkommande emotionella, psykologiska och fysiska symptom som börjar i menstruationscykelns sista vecka innan mens. Ännu har ingen biologisk markör kunnat förklara den komplexa symtombilden vilket gör det relevant att studera PMS som en kombination av bidragande faktorer. Denna studie undersöker associationen mellan livsstilsfaktorer, stress, sömnproblem och upplevd psykologisk påverkan av PMS. En tvärsnittsstudie med ett internet-baserat självskattningsformulär utfördes på 303 svenska kvinnor i åldrarna 18–51 år (M=28,2 SD=8,415). Korrelationsanalys visade att upplevd stress (r= .42), sömnproblem (r= .23) och konsumtion av sötsaker (r= -.12) var associerat med grad av påverkan av PMS, där mer frekvent... (More)
Premenstruellt syndrom PMS är återkommande emotionella, psykologiska och fysiska symptom som börjar i menstruationscykelns sista vecka innan mens. Ännu har ingen biologisk markör kunnat förklara den komplexa symtombilden vilket gör det relevant att studera PMS som en kombination av bidragande faktorer. Denna studie undersöker associationen mellan livsstilsfaktorer, stress, sömnproblem och upplevd psykologisk påverkan av PMS. En tvärsnittsstudie med ett internet-baserat självskattningsformulär utfördes på 303 svenska kvinnor i åldrarna 18–51 år (M=28,2 SD=8,415). Korrelationsanalys visade att upplevd stress (r= .42), sömnproblem (r= .23) och konsumtion av sötsaker (r= -.12) var associerat med grad av påverkan av PMS, där mer frekvent konsumtion av sötsaker, högre grad av upplevda sömnproblem och stress var associerat med högre grad av PMS. Det fanns inga signifikanta korrelationer mellan PMS och intensiv fysisk aktivet, vardagsmotion, stillasittande, rökning, konsumtion av grönsaker, fet och salt mat. En linjär multipel regressionsanalys utfördes på de variabler som signifikant korrelerade med premenstruell påverkan. Premenstruell påverkan predicerades endast signifikant av upplevd stress och upplevda sömnproblem. Modellen förklarade 9% (Adjusted R² =.09) av premenstruell påverkan: F (3, 299) = 10,921, p = <.000., med en mycket liten förklarad varians. Resultat från denna studie indikerar att det finns en relation mellan stress, sömnproblem och påverkan av PMS. (Less)
Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome PMS is recurring emotional, psychological and physical symptoms that start during the final premenstrual phase and vanish within a few days after the beginning of the menses. No biological marker has been able to explain the complex symptomatology, which makes it relevant to study PMS as a combination of contributing factors. This study investigates the association between psychological impact of PMS and lifestyle factors, stress -and sleeping problems. A cross-sectional study with an internet-based self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 303 Swedish women aged 18–51 (M = 28.2 SD = 8,415). Correlation analysis showed that perceived stress (r = .42), sleep problems (r = .23) and consumption of sweets (r =... (More)
Premenstrual syndrome PMS is recurring emotional, psychological and physical symptoms that start during the final premenstrual phase and vanish within a few days after the beginning of the menses. No biological marker has been able to explain the complex symptomatology, which makes it relevant to study PMS as a combination of contributing factors. This study investigates the association between psychological impact of PMS and lifestyle factors, stress -and sleeping problems. A cross-sectional study with an internet-based self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 303 Swedish women aged 18–51 (M = 28.2 SD = 8,415). Correlation analysis showed that perceived stress (r = .42), sleep problems (r = .23) and consumption of sweets (r = -.12) were associated with the degree of PMS impact, where more frequent consumption of sweets, higher degree of perceived sleep problems and stress was associated with higher levels of PMS. There were no significant correlations between PMS and intensive physical activity, everyday exercise, sedentary, smoking, a diet high on fat and salt and low in vegetables. A linear multiple regression analysis was performed on the variables significantly correlated with premenstrual impact. Premenstrual impact was significantly predicted only by perceived stress and perceived sleep problems. The model explained 9% (Adjusted R² = .09) of the reported premenstrual impact: F (3, 299) = 10,921, p = <.000. Results from this study indicate that there is a relationship between stress, sleep problems and PMS impact. (Less)
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Grubb, Sara LU and Österberg Klang, Jessica LU
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PSYK11 20192
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M2 - Bachelor Degree
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premenstrual syndrome PMS, female health, lifestyle behaviours, stress, sleep, multiple regression analysis
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Swedish
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9004258
date added to LUP
2020-02-06 15:29:57
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2020-02-06 15:29:57
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  abstract     = {{Premenstrual syndrome PMS is recurring emotional, psychological and physical symptoms that start during the final premenstrual phase and vanish within a few days after the beginning of the menses. No biological marker has been able to explain the complex symptomatology, which makes it relevant to study PMS as a combination of contributing factors. This study investigates the association between psychological impact of PMS and lifestyle factors, stress -and sleeping problems. A cross-sectional study with an internet-based self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 303 Swedish women aged 18–51 (M = 28.2 SD = 8,415). Correlation analysis showed that perceived stress (r = .42), sleep problems (r = .23) and consumption of sweets (r = -.12) were associated with the degree of PMS impact, where more frequent consumption of sweets, higher degree of perceived sleep problems and stress was associated with higher levels of PMS. There were no significant correlations between PMS and intensive physical activity, everyday exercise, sedentary, smoking, a diet high on fat and salt and low in vegetables. A linear multiple regression analysis was performed on the variables significantly correlated with premenstrual impact. Premenstrual impact was significantly predicted only by perceived stress and perceived sleep problems. The model explained 9% (Adjusted R² = .09) of the reported premenstrual impact: F (3, 299) = 10,921, p = <.000. Results from this study indicate that there is a relationship between stress, sleep problems and PMS impact.}},
  author       = {{Grubb, Sara and Österberg Klang, Jessica}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Relationen mellan livsstilsfaktorer, stress, sömn och premenstruellt syndrom}},
  year         = {{2020}},
}