Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education for Premenstrual Symptoms in University Students

NCT07646769 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: PMS-POD-HBM-20261919B012554344
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Premenstrual syndrome is a common women's health condition characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms that may negatively affect daily life, academic functioning, and quality of life among young women. This study evaluated the effect of a Health Belief Model-based podcast education program on premenstrual symptom severity and PMS-specific quality of life among young female university students living in Istanbul, Türkiye. This single-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study enrolled 120 participants. The intervention consisted of an eight-episode podcast education program delivered over four weeks, with two episodes per week. Premenstrual symptom severity and PMS-specific quality of life were assessed before and after the education program using validated scales.

Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome

Keywords

Premenstrual syndrome; Premenstrual symptoms; podcast; health belief model; Digital health education; University students; Young women; Quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Premenstrual Symptom Severity

  Premenstrual symptom severity was assessed using the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Scale. The scale consists of 30 items and five subscales: psychological status, physical status, cognitive perception and sleep status, work and social life status, and nutritional status. Total scores range from 30 to 120, with higher scores indicating more frequent and severe premenstrual symptoms.

  Baseline and post-intervention assessment, approximately eight weeks after baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in PMS-Specific Quality of Life

  Baseline and post-intervention assessment, approximately eight weeks after baseline

Study Arms (1)

Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a Health Belief Model-based podcast education program for premenstrual syndrome management. The program was delivered online over four weeks and consisted of eight podcast episodes, with two episodes per week. Each episode lasted approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

Behavioral: Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program

Interventions

Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention was a structured podcast-based education program developed according to the Health Belief Model. The program included eight podcast episodes delivered over four weeks. The educational content addressed perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy in relation to PMS management. Podcast episodes were shared online, and participants were followed through a WhatsApp group for reminders and access to educational content.

Health Belief Model-Based Podcast Education Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years - 25 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: This study included young female university students because the intervention focused on premenstrual syndrome and PMS-specific quality of life.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being a female university student
• Living in Istanbul, Türkiye
• Reporting premenstrual symptoms
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
• Having access to the technical resources required to follow the podcast-based education program

You may not qualify if:

• Reporting a psychiatric diagnosis or receiving psychiatric treatment
• Having previously attended an education or counseling program related to PMS
• Studying in a directly health-related department
• Not completing the education program
• Not completing the posttest assessment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Menstruation Disturbances; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Şerife Çınar, MSc

  Medipol University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: No masking was used because all participants received the same educational intervention.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: All participants received the same Health Belief Model-based podcast education program. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using a single-group pretest-posttest design.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 9, 2026
• First Posted: June 15, 2026
• Study Start: December 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2026
• Study Completion: April 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)