Investigation of the 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.
• 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