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title: How common is PMS among female university students in Central Uganda?
description: 28.3% of 238 female university students in Central Uganda had PMS, though 76.9% had at least one PMS symptom. The study shows how common PMS is but cannot exp
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-and-severity-of-premenstrual-syndrome-among-female-university-2022/
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Survey study, 2022

# How common is PMS among female university students in Central Uganda?

28.3% of 238 female university students in Central Uganda had PMS, though 76.9% had at least one PMS symptom. The study shows how common PMS is but cannot explain why.

 Early or limited evidence

238 female university students from 4 universities in Central Uganda

## What they did

A cross-sectional survey of 238 female students from 4 universities in Central Uganda between November 2021 and May 2022. Researchers used diagnostic criteria to identify who had PMS.

## What they found

28.3% (60 students) met the criteria for PMS. At least 76.9% (163 students) experienced one or more PMS symptoms, showing that most students have some PMS symptoms even without a full PMS diagnosis.

## What it means for you

More than a quarter of female university students in Central Uganda have PMS, and most experience at least some PMS symptoms. The study describes what is common but cannot explain why or whether it affects students' studies.

28.3%

PMS prevalence in students with diagnosed PMS

76.9%

Students with at least one PMS symptom

238

Sample size

## About the study

Original title Prevalence and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome among Female University Students in Central Uganda: A Cross-sectional Study Authors Elizabeth Atim, Florence Nabushawo Okecho, Regina Ndagire et al. Journal Student s Journal of Health Research Africa Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 238 What was tested None - observational survey Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v3i9.216](https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v3i9.216)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)

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