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  • Feasibility of a multiple health behavior change program for premenstrual symptoms in university students: A study protocol

    Author(s)
    Marwah, G
    McGuire, A
    Cooke, M
    Anderson, D
    Seib, C
    Griffith University Author(s)
    McGuire, Amanda M.
    Seib, Charrlotte
    Cooke, Marie L.
    Year published
    2021
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    Abstract
    Introduction: Premenstrual symptoms affect a significant number of women throughout their reproductive years. There is evidence that adapting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors can improve these symptoms; however, the effectiveness of multiple behavior change interventions remain largely untested. This study aims to test feasibility of a 12-week multiple health behavior change (MHBC) intervention for university students suffering from premenstrual symptoms. Method: A sequential mixed-methods approach will explore the feasibility of a MHBC intervention to reduce premenstrual symptoms in female university students ...
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    Introduction: Premenstrual symptoms affect a significant number of women throughout their reproductive years. There is evidence that adapting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors can improve these symptoms; however, the effectiveness of multiple behavior change interventions remain largely untested. This study aims to test feasibility of a 12-week multiple health behavior change (MHBC) intervention for university students suffering from premenstrual symptoms. Method: A sequential mixed-methods approach will explore the feasibility of a MHBC intervention to reduce premenstrual symptoms in female university students aged 18–35 years. In phase 1, a parallel three-group randomized pilot trial will be conducted among Australian students. Group 1 will receive the full intervention, while Groups 2 and 3 will receive either the period tracking application, or health behavior change intervention, respectively. The second phase of the study will include semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis to gain an in-depth understanding of participants’ perceptions of the acceptability, appropriateness, usefulness, and sustainability of the intervention and its components (Group 1 participants only). Discussion: The results will inform whether a subsequent fully powered trial is feasible and provide a deeper understanding of the impact of premenstrual symptoms on university student's health and wellbeing. Moreover, the semi-structured interviews will provide insight into the acceptability, appropriateness, usefulness, and sustainability of the intervention in this population group. Conclusions: This study based on Bandura's social cognitive theory will examine the feasibility of a 12-week MHBC intervention for young women suffering from premenstrual symptoms.
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    Journal Title
    European Journal of Integrative Medicine
    Volume
    48
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101399
    Subject
    Nursing
    Preventative health care
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/410308
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