Published September 24, 2019 | Version v1
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PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME: PREVALENCE, SEVERITY AND IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE ACTIVATES AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AT NAJRAN UNIVERSITY KSA.

Description

Background: more than 80% of reproductive age woman reported at least one premenstrual symptom. In certain conditions, these symptoms are sever enough to affect negatively daily life activities.  

Aim: this study aims to evaluate the relationship between premenstrual syndrome and daily life activities among Medical College student at Najran University KSA.

Setting: This study was conducted at medical college campus at Najran University KSA.

Research design: A descriptive correlational design.

Subjects: a comprehensive sample of 360 female student who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

Tools:  Two tools were used for data collection: socio demographic and menstrual history questionnaire and modified version of premenstrual symptoms screening tool for clinicians.

Results: The results of the study revealed that 38.3% of the students have mild PMS symptoms, while 20.0% and 5.8% have moderate and severe form of PMS symptoms, respectively.  Moreover, the effect of PMS on daily life activities was mild among 47.5%, moderate among 20.8% and severe among 4.2%. Positive highly statistically significant correlations (P < .01) were found between students' total PMS symptoms scores and their daily life activities score.

Conclusion: Premenstrual syndrome is significant health problem that can negatively influence the student daily life activities.

Recommendation: Health education programs should be conducted in all educational institutions for girls and their mothers to increase their awareness about PMS influence on daily life activities and its management strategies.  

Keywords: Premenstrual syndrome, daily life activities medical colleges, Najran University.

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