--- title: How common is PMS among female students in Bangladesh and how does it affect daily life? description: Very common; 94% experienced PMS. It significantly disrupted academic concentration in 65.85% and caused difficulty with work and activities in 59.56%. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-cross-sectional-study-regarding-the-prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-pms-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among female students in Bangladesh and how does it affect daily life? Survey study, 2024 # How common is PMS among female students in Bangladesh and how does it affect daily life? Very common; 94% experienced PMS. It significantly disrupted academic concentration in 65.85% and caused difficulty with work and activities in 59.56%. Early or limited evidence 366 female students in Bangladesh, mostly aged 21-25 years and undergraduate students, surveyed online from March-October 2021. ## What they did Cross-sectional online survey of 366 female students from diverse backgrounds in Bangladesh. Data were collected March-October 2021 using a semi-structured questionnaire. Stratified random sampling technique was used. Participants were at least 13 years old. ## What they found 77.05% were familiar with PMS. 94% experienced PMS symptoms. 38% had symptoms beginning a week before menstruation, and 42% reported moderate effects from physical symptoms. 43% rated psychological and behavioral symptoms as moderately severe. Most common symptoms: cramping, headache, backache. PMS caused loss of concentration in 65.85% during studies and difficulty with work and other activities in 59.56%. ## What it means for you PMS is nearly universal among female students in Bangladesh and causes real disruption to schoolwork and daily functioning, particularly in concentration and academic performance. The study was limited to online survey respondents, which may miss some girls, and was conducted only in Bangladesh, so findings may not apply elsewhere. 94% Experienced PMS symptoms 65.85% Lost concentration during studies 59.56% Had difficulty at work and activities ## About the study Original title A Cross-Sectional Study Regarding the Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Its Impact on the Regular Life of Female Students in Bangladesh Authors Md. Abu Bakar Siddique Jami, Rezwana Sultana, Zasharatul Islam Journal Series of clinical and biomedical research. Year 2024 Study design Survey study Participants 366 What was tested None; descriptive observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.54178/2997-2701.v1i1a1993](https://doi.org/10.54178/2997-2701.v1i1a1993) Original abstract Abstract Background Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can disrupt the lives of females, including students, affecting mood, cognition, and physical well-being. Objective Assessment of female students’ knowledge, attitude, and awareness regarding PMS, evaluation of the prevalence of PMS in Bangladesh, and its impact on the regular life of female students in Bangladesh. Study Design: It is a cross-sectional study using a stratified random sampling technique. Method Primary data were collected by conducting an online survey with a semi-structured questionnaire using a stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out from March 2021 to October 2021. The subjects were a minimum of 13 years of age. A total of 366 female students from different demographic profiles participated in the survey. Result Most respondents (74.86%) were aged 21–25 and were undergraduate students (71.31%). 77.05% were familiar with PMS. Almost all (94%) experienced PMS symptoms. 38% experienced PMS symptoms a week prior to their period, while 42% were moderately affected by the physical symptoms. 43% rated PMS psychological and behavioral symptoms as moderately severe. The most common symptoms were cramping headache, and backache. PMS caused a loss of concentration for 65.85% during educational activities, and 59.56% experienced difficulty at work and in other regular activities. Conclusion PMS is common among female students in Bangladesh, affecting their concentration on academic activities. Education and social awareness programs should promote personal hygiene, sexual health, and overall awareness about PMS to address its impact on both personal and professional lives. 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