Survey study, 2018
What is the prevalence of PMDD and severity of PMS among female college students in India?
About 4% of female college students had PMDD, and nearly a quarter experienced severe mood swings. Healthcare students had higher rates of moderate to severe symptoms than non-healthcare students.
What they did
Cross-sectional survey of 500 women aged 17-27 at healthcare and non-healthcare colleges in India from May to October 2017. Students completed 478 surveys total. They assessed PMS and PMDD prevalence and severity using standardized measures and compared healthcare versus non-healthcare students.
What they found
PMDD was diagnosed in 3.2% of non-healthcare students and 4.8% of healthcare students, for a total of 3.97%. Mood swings was the most common symptom, severe in around 22% of the total sample. Out of 478 participants, 7.3% were using hormonal supplements. Healthcare students reported a higher percentage of moderate to severe symptoms than non-healthcare students.
What it means for you
PMS and PMDD are common in Indian college students, with PMDD affecting about 4%. Mood swings are a major symptom for many women. However, this is a survey from one institution in one country, so results may not apply to other populations.
3.97%
Prevalence of PMDD overall
22%
With severe mood swings
7.3%
Using hormonal supplements
About the study
- Original title
- PREVALENCE, SEVERITY AND COPING BEHAVIOUR OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN INDIA
- Authors
- S. Shenuka, R. Vijayalakshmi, Sambath Kumar R
- Journal
- International Research Journal of Pharmacy
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 500
- What was tested
- None. Observational study.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.7897/2230-8407.099212
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