Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Using the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) Among Allied Healthcare Professionals: A Cross Sectional Study
Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) causes impairment in physical and psychological health and severe dysfunction in occupational as well as social areas. The study on Premenstrual disorders is an imperative to investigate the prevalence of PMS along with PMDD among the young women future healthcare professionals in recognizing severity of disorder in the population what are the common symptoms; along with the awareness of condition.
Aim: To study the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome & premenstrual dysphoric disorder among allied healthcare professionals.
Objective: 1.To find prevalence of premenstrual syndrome using Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) among young women. 2.To find prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder using (PSST) among young women.
Methodology: In this Experimental study 326 subjects were selected according to inclusion & exclusion criteria. Demographic data & informed consent form was obtained. Screening was done using Pre-menstrual symptom screening tool.
Result: The mean age of participants was 22.03 ± 2.31. By using PSST, out of 326 PMS is present in 187 subjects (57.73%) & PMDD is present in 108 subjects (33.12%). Moderate to severe PMS is 57.73% and PMDD is 33.12% according to DSM IV-TR.
Conclusion: The study concluded that Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is prevalent in young allied healthcare professionals between 20-30 years of age.
How to Cite This Article
Dr. Ankita Mane, Tanushree Patil, Dr. Viral Sarvaiya (2024). Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Using the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) Among Allied Healthcare Professionals: A Cross Sectional Study . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 5(6), 1209-1213.