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Development and evaluation of an intervention package to alleviate the psychological effects of premenstrual syndrome in adolescent girls

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic package combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and a gender-sensitive approach to reduce the psychological and emotional challenges of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in adolescent girls. METHODOLOGY: Using a quasi-experimental design, 30 adolescent girls from Saqqez, Iran, were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 15). The intervention group participated in a researcher-developed group therapy program over 10 sessions, focusing on reducing rumination and pain-related catastrophic thinking. Assessments were conducted pre-test, post-test, and at follow-up using validated psychological scales. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. RESULTS: The intervention significantly reduced rumination and pain catastrophizing in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). These effects were sustained at follow-up, indicating the intervention's lasting impact on improving cognitive and emotional regulation. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that a therapeutic package integrating CBT, Narrative Therapy, and cultural sensitivity can effectively alleviate PMS-related psychological symptoms in adolescent girls. This approach holds promise for broader applications in educational and counseling settings to enhance adolescent well-being.

Source: BMC Women s Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12905-025-03690-7

Authors: Hannah Asadi, Hossein Ghamari Kivi, Zahra Akhavi Samarein

Institution: University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

Language: English

Topic: Menstrual Health and Disorders

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890