Kimiyaee Asadi F, Jadidian A A, Aslani J. The Effect of Relaxation and Positive Self-Talk on Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome. Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology 2016; 3 (2) :48-53
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http://ajnpp.umsha.ac.ir/article-1-73-en.html
1- M.Sc Student, Educational Science, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, IR Iran , smiauhphd.sm@gmail.com 2- Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, IR Iran
Abstract: (1946 Views)
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by recurrent, moderate-to-severe affective, physical, and behavioral symptoms that develop during the luteal menstrual cycle and disappear within a few days of menstruation.
Objectives: This article aims to identify the effects of relaxation, positive self-talk, and a combination of relaxation and positive self-talk on premenstrual syndrome.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 women with PMS disorder were selected using a simple random sampling method, in Hamadan, west of Iran. They were randomly divided into four groups. The first and second groups underwent positive self-talk and relaxation, respectively. The third group experienced positive self-talk and relaxation at the same time. The fourth group did not receive any treatment. The duration of treatment was 8 one-hour sessions. Data were collected using a PMS symptom severity questionnaire. All groups were followed up for six months after the intervention. Finally, data analysis was performed using SPSS version 18 for ANCOVA and Bonferroni tests.
Results: The results showed that compared to the control group, relaxation (23.2) and positive self-talk (21.25) treatment methods alone can reduce PMS (P < 0.001). On the other hand, a combined (relaxation + positive self-talk) treatment method (13.75) was more effective in reducing PMS compared to relaxation or positive self-talk alone.
Conclusions: It seems that psychological therapy based on relaxation and positive self-talk can be significantly effective in reducing PMS.
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Research Article |
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Special Received: 2016/06/22 | Accepted: 2016/09/12 | Published: 2016/10/3