ABSTRACT
In a cross sectional study of the premenstrual tension syndrome, it's prevalence, it's relationship to environmental factors and the relief measures taken by the student nurses in the secondary nursing schools, the High Institute of Nursing and the Health Technical Institute [nursing department] of Port-Said Governorate. 404 student nurses were enrolled in this study using a modified version of Moos [1968] menstrual distress questionnaire. Computed data revealed that premenstrual tension syndrome was complained of in 77% of the student nurses. It was mild in 39.3%, moderate in 24% and severe in 15%. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between premenstrual tension syndrome and the academic qualification, mother's education, student age and the amount of the menstrual flow. Relief measures used by the student nurses in this study were medications in 26.7%; the intake of certain types of domestic drinks 51.2%, exercises 48%, hot baths 89.4%, rest 25% and certain types of food 6%