--- title: How common is PMS among women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan and what factors are related to it? description: 27.1% of women had PMS. Many women were unaware of PMS (38.7%) or menstruation (12.9%), and few consulted a doctor about their symptoms. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-among-the-females-of-azad-kashmir-and-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan and what factors are related to it? Survey study, 2023 # How common is PMS among women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan and what factors are related to it? 27.1% of women had PMS. Many women were unaware of PMS (38.7%) or menstruation (12.9%), and few consulted a doctor about their symptoms. Early or limited evidence 1,086 menstruating women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 1,086 menstruating women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan using an adapted PMS scale and statistical analysis. ## What they found PMS prevalence was 27.1%. 38.7% of women were unaware of PMS and 12.9% were unaware of menstruation. Only 16.8% consulted a doctor during emergencies. PMS was significantly related to weight, number of children, blood group, marital status, monthly income, routine activities, mental health, communication about PMS, medical consultation, and pain or autonomic symptoms. ## What it means for you Many women in this region lack awareness of PMS and do not seek medical help. Targeted awareness campaigns about PMS are needed to improve health literacy. Main limitation: cross-sectional study; results specific to one geographic region. 27.1% PMS prevalence 38.7% unaware of PMS 1,086 women surveyed ## About the study Original title Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome among the females of Azad Kashmir and Pakistan and its explicating factors Authors din Gu, Zahid K, Aijaz D et al. Journal Research Square Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 1,086 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3194711/v1](https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3194711/v1) Original abstract Abstract Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent health concern with multifaceted physical and emotional symptoms occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS significantly affects women's well-being, impacting daily life and occupational productivity. Objective The main objective was to determine the prevalence of PMS and awareness levels among females in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan, focusing on physical and physiological factors associated with the condition. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted, gathering 1086 responses from menstruating women. An adapted PMS scale was employed, and data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Correlation, chi-square, T-test, ANCOVA, and regression analyses were utilized. Results The study revealed that 12.9% and 38.7% of females were unaware of menstruation and PMS, respectively. PMS was prevalent among 27.1% of participants, while only 16.8% reported consulting a doctor during emergencies. Significant relationships were observed between PMS and diverse anthropometric and physiological factors, encompassing weight, parity, blood group, marital status, monthly income, routine activities, mental affect, communication regarding PMS, medical consultation, as well as symptoms of pain and autonomic reactions. Conclusion The study elucidates a significant lack of awareness regarding menstruation and PMS among women in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. Urgent implementation of targeted awareness campaigns is warranted to educate women about PMS and enhance their health literacy and well-being. 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