Prevalence and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Relationship with Psychological Well-Being in Students of Qom University of Medical Sciences, (Iran)

Abstract

Background and Objectives:Premenstrual syndrome is defined as a group of physical and psychological symptom, which happens during luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Researches have indicated that premenstrual syndrome has significant effects on mental health and well-being of women. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of premenstrual syndrome and its relationship with psychological well-being in the students of Qom University of Medical Sciences. Methods:In this descriptive-correlational study, a total number of 226 female students of Qom University of Medical Sciences, were selected using convenience sampling method during 2017-2018. The participants were asked to respond to the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale, and demographic checklist. Data were analyzed using descriptive, correlation, and multivariate regression statistical techniques. Results:In this research, 37% of the students reported mild symptoms, 49.8% moderate symptoms, and 13.2% severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Pearson correlation coefficient test also showed that symptom severity had a significant correlation with psychological well-being (p<0.01), which could predict 11% of psychological well-being variance. Conclusion:The results of the current study revealed that premenstrual syndrome has a high prevalence in female students. Moreover, premenstrual syndrome is an appropriate predictor of psychological well-being in female students.

The prevalence of moderate–severe premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder and the related factors in high school students: A cross‐sectional study

“…In this study, moderate–severe PMS and PMDD prevalence were 33.9% and 12.3%, respectively. On the other hand, previous studies have reported the prevalence of moderate–severe PMS and PMDD from 25.1%–49.8% and 4.3%–44.5%, respectively 10–15 . Due to the high prevalence of moderate–severe PMS and its adverse effects on human life, 4–7 early diagnosis and treatment are of great importance.…”

“…On the other hand, previous studies have reported the prevalence of moderate-severe PMS and PMDD from 25.1%-49.8% and 4.3%-44.5%, respectively. [10][11][12][13][14][15] Due to the high prevalence of moderate-severe PMS and its adverse effects on human life, [4][5][6][7] early diagnosis and treatment are of great importance. Considering the differences in the results of published reports, [10][11][12][13][14][15] the findings of this study, along with other studies, necessitate conducting a meta-analysis in this field.…”

“…[10][11][12][13][14][15] Due to the high prevalence of moderate-severe PMS and its adverse effects on human life, [4][5][6][7] early diagnosis and treatment are of great importance. Considering the differences in the results of published reports, [10][11][12][13][14][15] the findings of this study, along with other studies, necessitate conducting a meta-analysis in this field.…”

“…The existing literature indicates that the worldwide prevalence of PMS and PMDD ranges from 40%–90% and 2%–10%, accordingly 8,9 . Correspondingly, moderate and severe PMS and PMDD prevalence in the Iranian female population is 25%–50% and 4%–44%, respectively 10–15 . Various factors, such as the psychological and demographic characteristics of the study group, the severity of PMS, and the accuracy of different data collection tools, influence the reported frequency differences.…”

The effect of Fordyce happiness training on marital satisfaction and mental health in women with premenstrual syndrome

“…Since health disorders affect mental health and, on the other hand, the prevalence of mood disorders is higher in women, women with this syndrome are more prone to physical and mental disorders [2,15,16]. According to a study, there was a significant relationship between psychological well-being and the severity of PMS symptoms among female students [17]. Therefore, it is necessary to consider strategies to improve mental health and marital satisfaction in women with PMS.…”