--- title: How common is premenstrual syndrome in female university students and how much does it affect them? description: About 1 in 5 female students (18%) had PMS. Among those with PMS, 75% had stopped studying, showing how severe it can be. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-and-its-effects-among-regular-female-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is premenstrual syndrome in female university students and how much does it affect them? Survey study, 2019 # How common is premenstrual syndrome in female university students and how much does it affect them? About 1 in 5 female students (18%) had PMS. Among those with PMS, 75% had stopped studying, showing how severe it can be. Early or limited evidence 288 regular female students at Ambo University in Ethiopia ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 288 female students at Ambo University in Ethiopia during January 1-20, 2019. Researchers used systematic random sampling and analyzed data with SPSS. ## What they found PMS was found in 51 of 288 students (18%). Of those with PMS, 75% had stopped studying. 40% of students with PMS reported missing classes. ## What it means for you About 1 in 5 female university students have PMS severe enough to disrupt their education. The study was at one university in Ethiopia, so results may not apply to all students. Researchers recommended awareness and support services. 288 women in study 18% with PMS 75% stopped studying due to PMS ## About the study Original title Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Effects Among Regular Female Students in Ambo University, West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, 2019 Authors Takele Tiki Journal Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 288 What was tested None. Survey questionnaire only. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.7176/jhmn/65-02](https://doi.org/10.7176/jhmn/65-02) Original abstract Back ground - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), also known as premenstrual tension is defined as a complex of emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms that start at the last week of a woman’s reproductive cycle and end with the onset of menstruation. Objective : The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of Premenstrual syndrome and its effects among regular female students in Ambo University, west shoa, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, 2019. Method : Institutional based a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from January 1_20, 2019. All regular female students in Ambo University. The sample size was determined using single population proportion formula and 288 study subjects were selected. The study subject was selected using systematic random sampling. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results : Of the 288 regular female students, all responded to the questions 100%. The results of the study show that the prevalence of PMS was found to be 51(18%).Out of the regular female students diagnosed with PMS, 75% had stopped studying and class missing was reported by 40% of the students. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study concludes among 288 chosen samples regarding the prevalence of PMS among regular female students in Ambo University main campus and effects related to PMS. Although a full grasp of the concept of PMS in Ambo University has not been covered, this study revealed that Ambo university regular female students have symptoms similar to other area in Ethiopia and some report so severe symptoms that they interfere with daily functioning. Therefore, awareness about PMS appropriate medical treatment and psychotherapy services should be provided to affected female students. Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, regular Female students, Ambo University, Central Ethiopia. DOI : 10.7176/JHMN/65-02 Publication date : August 31 st 2019 Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2026 Is academic stress linked to PMS severity in university students? Survey study, 2025 How common is PMDD among female medical students in Vietnam? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS, PMDD, anxiety, and depression in rural adolescent girls? Non-randomised trial, 2021 Does teaching girls about PMS improve their knowledge? 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