Survey study, 2026
What is the prevalence and pattern of premenstrual syndrome among secondary school students in Nigeria?
PMS was very common, affecting 75.3% of students, with period pain and mood swings being the most frequent symptoms. However, only 15.4% sought healthcare evaluation.
What they did
They surveyed 300 female secondary school students in Nigeria using a questionnaire to find out how common PMS was and what symptoms they experienced.
What they found
Of 300 students, 226 (75.3%) reported PMS. Among those with PMS, period pain occurred in 183 (81.0%) and mood swings in 132 (58.4%). Only 15.4% sought healthcare evaluation, but 42.5% sought some form of intervention.
What it means for you
PMS is very common in this group of teenagers, but most don't seek medical care. This is from one area of Nigeria, so results may differ elsewhere. The study relies on what students reported without medical confirmation.
75.3%
prevalence of PMS
81.0%
had period pain among PMS group
15.4%
sought healthcare
About the study
- Original title
- Prevalence and Pattern of Premenstrual Syndrome among Secondary School Students in Kaduna State
- Authors
- Author NJBCS
- Journal
- Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences.
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 300
- What was tested
- None, observational study.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.65843/fvtfcx56
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