The effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based health intervention program on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): A randomized controlled study

• Published in: Health care for women international Vol. 45; no. 8; pp. 929 - 945
• Main Authors: Balmumcu, Ayça, Ozturk, Nazan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 02-08-2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Health status; Intervention; Mental health; Physical activity; PMS; Premenstrual syndrome; Quality of life; Support services; Symptoms; Womens health; Young women
• ISSN: 0739-9332; 1096-4665; 1096-4665
• DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2023.2294819

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reduces the quality of life of young women and negatively affects their mental health and productivity. Regular physical activity and lifestyle changes are effective in alleviating and eliminating PMS symptoms. Accordingly, this randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based support program on reducing PMS symptoms. A support program including pilates exercises and sending text messages was applied for 8 weeks to the students in the intervention group, and no attempt was made to the students in the control group. In this study, it was found that a support program including pilates exercise and Whatsapp text messages significantly reduced PMS symptoms.