The relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors

Authors

  • Ebru Cirban Ekrem Bartın University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Bartın, Turquia.
  • Ayça Akar Bartın University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Bartın, Turquia.
  • Ahsen Akar Bartın University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Bartın, Turquia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7793.4838

Keywords:

Climate Change; Women; Premenstrual Syndrome; Quality of Life; Fertility; Anxiety

Abstract

Objective: this study aims to determine the relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors. Method: this cross-sectional correlational study included women of reproductive age. The sample included 614 women. Data were collected using Descriptive Information Form, Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale. Results: a positive correlation was found between the Climate Change Worry Scale and Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, whereas a negative correlation was discovered between the Climate Change Worry Scale and both the physical and mental sub-dimensions of SF-12 Quality of Life Scale (p<0.05). Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and SSF-12 Quality of Life Scale showed statistically significant effects on physical and mental dimension scores (p<0.05). Accordingly, a 1-unit increase in Climate Change Worry Scale score causes a 1.11-unit increase in Premenstrual Syndrome Scale score, a 0.08-unit decrease in physical component score of quality of life scale and a 0.13-unit decrease in mental component score. Conclusion: as climate change worry among women intensifies, the severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms increases, while their quality of life diminishes. Climate change anxiety, premenstrual syndrom severity, and quality of life were influenced by women’s identifying characteristics.

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Published

2026-04-14

Issue

Vol. 34 (2026)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Ekrem, E. C., Akar, A., & Akar, A. (2026). The relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 34, e4838. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.7793.4838