Exploration of the experiences of working stressors and coping strategies associated with menstrual symptoms among nurses with shifting schedules: a Q methodology investigation

Abstract

Background The essence and workload of nursing can easily lead to burdens associated with female nurses’ menstrual symptoms, and consequently, result in decreased working performance. Without effective support this can lead to resignation due to maladaptation. This study adopted Q methodology to explore the experience of working stressors and coping strategies associated with menstrual symptoms among nurses with shifting schedules. Methods Data were collected in two stages. First, in-depth interviews were conducted to collect nurses’ experiences. Sentences that best fit the study’s purpose were extracted for the construction of Q statements. Second, nurses were allowed to subjectively rank these Q statements by using Q-sorts. A total of 90 participants ranked the designed Q statements. The Q factor analysis revealed a five-factor solution that accounted for 48.90% of the total variance. Results The five evident factors included: menstrual symptoms interfering in collaboration with colleagues, deficiency of professional function and stress due to symptoms burden, diverse experiences without a clear pattern, adapted self-management with and without medication use, and stress due to symptoms burden and using medication for self-management. Conclusions The identification of these five groups may facilitate the development of responsive strategies to meet nurses’ preferences. Furthermore, identifying workplace factors that are associated with the adverse effects of menstrual symptoms on nurses will be helpful for nursing supervisors and hospital managers. Additionally, strategies that can be implemented to create supportive work environments are discussed.

[Retracted] Exploration and Analysis of the Educational Management of University Students in the Context of Environmental Constraints

“…and the Results of the Data. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of comprehensive student evaluation in the teaching management of university students work, it is necessary to use empirical analysis to complete the integration of all aspects of data [11,23].…”

“…Teaching staff could take responsibility for themselves and for their students and lead students to improve their overall quality and abilities, so that the students could establish the right learning philosophy. The students were able to strive to improve their professional knowledge ability to ensure that they could become useful talents in society [ 11 ].…”

“…Teaching staff could take responsibility for themselves and for their students and lead students to improve their overall quality and abilities, so that the students could establish the right learning philosophy. e students were able to strive to improve their professional knowledge ability to ensure that they could become useful talents in society [11]. In the context of environmental constraints, in order to ensure that students are able to develop holistically in higher education institutions, it is important to focus on the opportunities for students to enrol in further education, so that they can be in a good state of learning and the educational management activities for students can be a turning point in their lives.…”

Determinant Of Premenstrual Syndrome Complaints On Women Workers

“…Experiencing physical symptoms such as breast tenderness, headache, joint/muscle pain, bloating, weight gain, fatigue/lack of energy, experiencing anger or irritability (Hardy & Hunter, 2021). Menstrual symptoms interfere with cooperation with coworkers, professional functioning deficiency and stress due to symptom burden, diverse experiences without a clear pattern, adjusted self-management with and without drug use, and stress because of symptom burden and use of medication for self-management (Yu et al, 2021).…”

The Association between the Severity of Dysmenorrhea and Psychological Distress of Women Working in Central Tokyo—A Preliminary Study

“…It is crucial to facilitate access to treatment and coping behaviors at the appropriate time, depending on the severity of symptoms, rather than adopting coping behaviors when symptoms become more intense. Previous research has shown that women find discussing menstrual pain with their colleagues difficult and need workplace considerations and promotion of coping behaviors according to the severity of their symptoms and wishes [27]. Social support and flexible working arrangements, such as identifying women's symptoms and encouraging them to take time off to facilitate coping behavior, as well as promoting leave when needed and access to treatments, are important.…”