Interview study, 2016
How common are PMS and PMDD among college students in India?
PMS was found in 18.4% of college students and PMDD in 3.7%. A simple screening questionnaire was 90.9% effective at identifying women with PMS.
What they did
A survey of 529 college girls in five colleges in India. 489 were analyzed using PMS questionnaires and diagnostic interviews to identify PMS and PMDD.
What they found
PMS was present in 18.4% of students, with 14.7% having moderate to severe PMS and 3.7% having PMDD. The most common symptoms were fatigue, decreased interest in work, and anger. The screening tool had 90.9% sensitivity.
What it means for you
PMS is relatively common among young women in India. A simple screening tool can help identify women who may benefit from treatment, though results need to be confirmed with more detailed assessment. The study was done in one region of India.
18.4%
Prevalence of PMS
3.7%
Prevalence of PMDD
90.9%
Screening tool sensitivity
About the study
- Original title
- Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder among college students of Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Authors
- Raval CM, Panchal BN, Tiwari DS et al.
- Journal
- Indian journal of psychiatry
- Year
- 2016
- Study design
- Interview study
- Participants
- 529
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.183796
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