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Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among college students and their association with lifestyle, socio-demographic factors and perceived stress level
Sona Budaniya(1), Dr Raghuveer Choudhary(2), Ashok Kumar Choudhary(3*),
(1) Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur
(2) Dr S N Medical College Jodhpur
(3) Dr S N Medical College Jodhpur
(*) Corresponding Author
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is luteal phase disorder and characterized by variety of physical and psychological symptoms. A cross sectional study was carried out. Sample was drawn from students of medical, physiotherapy and nursing colleges attached to Dr. S N medical college, Jodhpur. Menstrual history, premenstrual symptom screening tool (Cronbach α=0.928) and Perceived stress scale was used estimate prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among college students and investigate relationship of them with lifestyle, socio demographic factors and perceived stress level. Prevalence of PMS is as similar in medical and allied health students of western Rajasthan as in other states from India and neighboring Asian countries. PMS is often associated with high perceived stress, onset from menarche, cramps and more demanding educational curriculum, number of menstrual days and cycle irregularity. The most common symptoms of PMS was anger/irritability, closely followed by fatigue/lack of energy (75.7%), decreased interest in work activities (74.5%) decreased interest in work activities (71.3%), difficulty. There was significant difference among the participants when perceived stress level was compared. The individuals with no PMS, moderate to severe PMS and PMDD differed significantly (p=0.000).
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