Adolescent girls constituted one fifth of the female population in the world. It is a time of intense physical, psychological and social development. Premenstrual syndrome, commonly called PMS, is a medical condition that has symptoms that affect many women of childbearing age. Life style changes helps in the prevention of pre menstrual syndrome
The pre experimental research approach was adopted. The population consisted of adolescent students in Mangalore. Stratified random sampling was used to obtain the sample of 100 students in selected schools of Mangalore. The data was collected by using demographic profile & structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding lifestyle changes in prevention of premenstrual syndrome.
Majority of adolescent students (70%) were in the age group of 13–14 years and majority (60%) attained menarche were in the age group of 12–13 years. 50% of the adolescent students were Hindus. Majority percentage (80%) belong to 8th-9th standard. Majority percentage (90%) of them having more than Rs. 9001 family income.
Premenstrual syndrome affects women during their reproductive age, and is associated with physical, psychological and behavioral changes. In adolescents premenstrual syndrome particularly affect school functions and social interactions in negative way. Life style changes include dietary, stress, exercise helps to prevent premenstrual syndrome. Hence the researcher selected this study to find the knowledge of adolescent students regarding lifestyle changes in prevention of premenstrual syndrome.
Effectiveness, Knowledge, Planned Teaching Programme, Lifestyle, Adolescents
