--- title: Is stress linked to premenstrual syndrome? | Niyora description: The study found no significant connection between stress levels and PMS in 48 midwifery students. The researchers note that PMS likely has many causes, not ju url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-relationship-of-stress-level-with-premenstrual-syndrome-on-midwifery-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is stress linked to premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2024 # Is stress linked to premenstrual syndrome? The study found no significant connection between stress levels and PMS in 48 midwifery students. The researchers note that PMS likely has many causes, not just stress. Early or limited evidence 48 midwifery students in Bandung, Indonesia ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 48 midwifery students in Bandung, Indonesia. Researchers measured stress levels and PMS using questionnaires and the chi-square statistical test. ## What they found There was no significant association between stress levels and PMS (p value = 0.733). ## What it means for you This small study did not find a link between stress and PMS. The researchers suggest other factors like family history, age, exercise, vitamins, minerals, salt, and coffee may matter more. The study was small and only looked at one group of students. 48 students 0.733 p value (not significant) ## About the study Original title The Relationship of Stress Level With Premenstrual Syndrome on Midwifery Students at Akbid Bandung Authors Triswanti Triswanti, Nurul Herawati, Nurnisa Septiani Journal Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 48 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.58344/jmi.v3i8.1777](https://doi.org/10.58344/jmi.v3i8.1777) Original abstract The prevalence of STDs in several regions in Indonesia shows different results. In South Jakarta, it shows that 45% of vocational school students experience PMS. In Kudus, the prevalence of PMS in Midwifery Academy students was found to be 45.8%. In Padang, 51.8% of high school students experienced PMS, while in Purworejo, the prevalence of PMS was 24.6% (Pratita & Margawati, 2013). Differences in the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) between women are usually caused by several factors including: stress, increasing age, poor eating patterns and nutritional status (Sukarni and Wahyu, 2013). To find out the relationship between stress levels and premenstrual syndrome in midwifery students at AKBID Bandung. This type of research is analytical research using a cross sectional design. The sample in this study were all female students of AKBID Bandung, Level II Regular Bachelor of Applied Midwifery Study Program, namely 48 female students. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling with a total sample of 48 female students. Data analysis used the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level (?=0.05). There was no association between stress levels and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (?value = 0.733). The other factors of premenstrual syndrome include family history, age, lack of exercise, lack of vitamins and minerals, too much salt consumption, drinking a lot of coffee (Nugroho &; Utama, 2014). There was no significant association between stress levels and the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This is because individuals who experience premenstrual syndrome are not only caused by stress factors, but also there are other supporting factors. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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 What dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors are associated with PMS in young women? Survey study, 2026 Is academic stress linked to PMS severity in university students? Survey study, 2025 What psychological and personal factors predict which university students will develop premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2025 Is PMS connected to mental health problems and lifestyle choices? Survey study, 2025 Are premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms, stress, and sleep quality linked in female nursing students? Survey study, 2023 Does eating more fiber help reduce PMS symptoms? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗