A Concept Analysis of Menstrual Symptoms Self-management in Working Women

Abstract

Objective: To clarify the concept of self-management of menstrual symptoms in working women and examine the usefulness of concept utilization in nursing intervention.

Method: The concept analysis method described by Rodgers & Knafl (2000).

Results: The following four attributes were identified: “Acquisition and utilization of literacy regarding menstrual-related symptoms and coping behavior”, “Step-by-step behavior change for problem solving”, “Utilization of workplace resources” and “Maintaining efforts in working life”. In addition, four antecedents and three consequences were identified.

Conclusion: This concept was “activities for working women to address issues through proactive and strategic management using health literacy and workplace resources in order to improve their menstrual symptoms and obstacles to work and life. The process by which a person’s problem coping behavior is refined”. In addition, it was suggested that it could be used as a basis for nursing support to promote self-management for a group of working women.