Evaluation of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms, Dietary Habits and Emotional Eating Behaviors Among 18-49 Years of Aged Women

Authors : Ebru Altun, Nihan Çakır Biçer, Yaren Kuş

Pages : 195-208

Doi:10.46413/boneyusbad.1524199

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Publication Date : 2025-04-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder and PMS is characterized by behavioral, mental, and physical symptoms that can impair the quality of life. This study aimed to assess the relationship between PMS symptoms, dietary habits, and emotional eating behaviors. Material and Method: The sociodemographic, anthropometric, menstrual characteristics, and dietary habits of 462 women aged 18-49 were evaluated and the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale (MEDAS), and Emotional Eating Scale (EES) were applied. Results: PMS was detected in 66.9% of women (n=309). Women with PMS had higher PMSS sub-scales, total scores, and EES scores than women without PMS (p<0.05), while MEDAS scores did not differ between the groups (p=0.841). A positive correlation between PMSS total and EES scores (r=0.257, p<0.001), and a negative correlation between MEDAS and EES scores (r=-0.090, p=0.007) were detected. The frequency of consumption of refined grains, coffee, packaged products, and beverages was higher in women with PMS during the premenstrual period (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between PMS and emotional eating, and foods that do not comply with healthy eating habits are preferred. The study suggests increasing awareness about PMS can help manage PMS and women\\\'s health.
Keywords : Premenstrual sendrom, Duygusal yeme, Akdeniz diyeti, Beslenme alışkanlıkları.