Survey study, 2016
Does PMS affect female medical students' learning activities?
Among 125 medical students, 96.42% experienced PMS. Most students with PMS (57%) reported disrupted learning activities, but the study found no statistical link between PMS and learning performance.
What they did
Researchers surveyed 125 female medical students in Indonesia, ages 19-22, about PMS symptoms and learning activities. They used a screening tool called the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form and a questionnaire about learning disruption.
What they found
Only 4 students did not have PMS, giving a prevalence of 96.42%. Common symptoms lasting a median of 2 days included breast pain, bad temperament, sadness, and back pain. When asked about learning activities, 57% reported disruption. However, the study found no relationship between PMS and learning activity disruption.
What it means for you
Nearly all medical students in this study experienced PMS, and most reported it disrupted their learning. The study could not confirm a statistical connection. Findings are limited because it was a small sample from one medical school.
96.42%
had PMS
57%
reported disrupted learning
2 days
median symptom duration
About the study
- Original title
- PENGARUH PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) TERHADAP AKTIVITAS BELAJAR MAHASISWI DI FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA ANGKATAN TAHUN 2011
- Authors
- Masita Luthfi Velayaty Pamuji, Budi Iman Santoso, Ni Wajan Tirthaningsih
- Journal
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
- Year
- 2016
- Study design
- Survey study
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.20473/juxta.v8i12016.47-52
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