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Effects of a Healthy Diet in Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial
Al Kiyumi, M.H.; Al Belushi, Z.; Al Amri, A.; Al Musharrafi, R.; Al Rashdi, F.; Jaju, S.; Al Shidhani, A.; Al Mahrezi, A. Effects of a Healthy Diet on Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life Among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2023, 20, 7169.
Al Kiyumi, M.H.; Al Belushi, Z.; Al Amri, A.; Al Musharrafi, R.; Al Rashdi, F.; Jaju, S.; Al Shidhani, A.; Al Mahrezi, A. Effects of a Healthy Diet on Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life Among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 7169.
Al Kiyumi, M.H.; Al Belushi, Z.; Al Amri, A.; Al Musharrafi, R.; Al Rashdi, F.; Jaju, S.; Al Shidhani, A.; Al Mahrezi, A. Effects of a Healthy Diet on Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life Among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2023, 20, 7169.
Al Kiyumi, M.H.; Al Belushi, Z.; Al Amri, A.; Al Musharrafi, R.; Al Rashdi, F.; Jaju, S.; Al Shidhani, A.; Al Mahrezi, A. Effects of a Healthy Diet on Reducing Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome and Improving Quality of Life Among Omani Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 7169.
Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) continues to impact the health outcomes and emotional well-being of reproductive-age women, globally. Several studies have provided conflicting evidence concerning the role of dietary approaches in improving PMS symptoms. Accordingly, this study aimed to evaluate the possible influence of a healthy diet and motivational strategies on PMS symptoms and health-related quality of life among Omani adolescents. This open-label, randomized, prospective controlled trial was conducted in two randomly selected secondary schools, in Al Seeb Willayah, in Muscat region. Adolescents with PMS symptoms, who were at grade 10 or 11, aged 16 years or above, had regular menstrual cycles and not known to have psychiatric disorder, were included in this study. Participants in the intervention group received an individual face-to-face dietary consultation and motivational phone consultation. The health outcomes, including the PMS symptoms in both groups, and quality of life, were recorded via a daily record of severity of problems questionnaire (DRSP) and the 14-item Self-Reporting-Based Perceived Stress Scale tools, respectively. The primary outcome was the differences in the mean premenstrual symptom scores between the two groups. Secondary outcomes included the quality of life and stress levels of participants. The study period was from 1 February and ended 30 June 2021. SPSS was used to analyze the data and intention-to-treat analysis was utilized.A total of 72 adolescents with PMS were randomized to the intervention and control groups (n=36 each). Both groups were similar at baseline (P-value>0.05). No significant association was found between healthy-diet and PMS symptoms (P-value>0.05). In addition, no significant association was found between healthy-diet and quality of life at follow-up (P-value=0.216). The outcomes of this study refuted any possible relationships between healthy diet and PMS symptoms. Accordingly, dietary consultations may not facilitate the clinical management of PMS symptoms in adolescent females.
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