--- title: How much do nursing students know about PMDD and how do they feel about it? description: Nursing students generally had average to good knowledge of PMDD and mostly positive attitudes toward it, though a meaningful number still knew little about i url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/knowledge-and-attitude-of-nursing-students-regarding-indus-journal-of-bioscience-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How much do nursing students know about PMDD and how do they feel about it? Survey study, 2025 # How much do nursing students know about PMDD and how do they feel about it? Nursing students generally had average to good knowledge of PMDD and mostly positive attitudes toward it, though a meaningful number still knew little about it. Early or limited evidence Female nursing students at a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan ## What they did Researchers surveyed female nursing students at a children's hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, between March and June 2025. Students filled in a questionnaire covering their background, their knowledge of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and their attitudes toward it. ## What they found Most students were aged 18-20 years (35.7%), in their third year of study (50.0%), and living in hostels (80.7%). For knowledge of PMDD, 35.7% had good knowledge, 35.7% had average knowledge, and 28.57% had poor knowledge. For attitude, 50.0% had a good attitude, 35.7% had a moderate attitude, and 14.3% had a poor attitude. ## What it means for you Many nursing students understand PMDD reasonably well and view it positively, but a sizeable share still know little about it, suggesting more teaching on this topic would help. The study surveyed one group of students at one hospital using a convenience sample, so the results may not apply to all nursing students. 35.7% had good knowledge of PMDD 28.57% had poor knowledge of PMDD 50.0% had a good attitude toward PMDD ## About the study Original title Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students Regarding INDUS JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH https://ijbr.com.pk ISSN: 2960-2793/ 2960-2807 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in a Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore Authors Samia Abbas, Ghazala Tabassam, Maryam Sarwar Journal Indus journal of bioscience research. Year 2025 Study design Survey study What was tested None. This was a survey of knowledge and attitudes, not a treatment or program. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i11.2723](https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i11.2723) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that affects emotional well-being, academic performance, and quality of life. Nursing students are particularly vulnerable due to academic and clinical stressors, yet awareness and understanding of PMDD are often limited. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of nursing students regarding PMDD in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among female undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in nursing program at Children Hospital Lahore during March 2025 to June 2025. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire covering demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practices related to PMDD. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Results: Most participants were aged 18–20 years (35.7%), in the third year of study (50.0%), and resided in hostels (80.7%). Regarding knowledge, 35.7% had good knowledge, 35.7% average knowledge, and 28.57% poor knowledge of PMDD. In terms of attitude, 50.0% demonstrated a good attitude, 35.7% moderate, and 14.3% poor attitude toward PMDD. Conclusion: While nursing students generally exhibited average to good knowledge and a positive attitude toward PMDD, notable gaps remain. Structured educational interventions are recommended to improve awareness, reinforce positive attitudes, and enhance readiness to address menstrual and mental health issues in clinical practice. 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