--- title: Do teenage girls understand premenstrual syndrome? | Niyora description: More than half (53.3%) of 60 girls aged 15-17 demonstrated adequate knowledge of PMS. Family income was associated with knowledge level, but age and religion url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-descriptive-study-to-assess-the-knowledge-of-pre-menstrual-syndrome-among-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Do teenage girls understand premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2026 # Do teenage girls understand premenstrual syndrome? More than half (53.3%) of 60 girls aged 15-17 demonstrated adequate knowledge of PMS. Family income was associated with knowledge level, but age and religion were not. Early or limited evidence 60 adolescent girls aged 15-17 in Greater Noida, India ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 60 adolescent girls in a secondary school in Greater Noida, India. Participants were given a structured questionnaire with 20 questions about PMS knowledge. ## What they found Overall, 53.3% had adequate knowledge, 38.3% had good knowledge, and 8.3% had average knowledge. Most participants (70%) were aged 15-17 years and science students (70%). Monthly family income showed a statistically significant association with knowledge scores. ## What it means for you Most teenage girls know something about PMS, but important knowledge gaps remain. Family economic status appeared to influence understanding, suggesting that education might reach some groups better than others. 53.3% Adequate knowledge 70% Aged 15-17 years 70% Science students ## About the study Original title A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in Selected Higher Secondary College, Gr. Noida Authors Tanu Singh Journal International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 60 What was tested None. Knowledge assessment only. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.21275/sr26706125612](https://doi.org/10.21275/sr26706125612) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition among adolescent girls and is characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Inadequate knowledge regarding PMS may lead to misconceptions, delayed recognition of symptoms, and inappropriate self-management practices. Assessing the level of knowledge among adolescents is essential for planning effective health education interventions. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 adolescent girls studying in a selected higher secondary school in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and 20 knowledge-based questions related to PMS. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) were used for data analysis. Results: Most participants (70.0%) were aged 15-17 years, 75.0% were Hindu, 55.0% belonged to joint families, and 70.0% were science students. Overall, 53.3% of participants demonstrated adequate knowledge regarding PMS, 38.3% had good knowledge, and 8.3% had average knowledge. Monthly family income showed a statistically significant association with knowledge scores, whereas age, religion, type of family, stream of study, marital status, and source of information were not significantly associated. Conclusion: The findings indicate that although most adolescent girls possessed adequate knowledge regarding PMS, important knowledge gaps remain. School-based reproductive health education programs and awareness initiatives may help improve understanding of PMS and promote appropriate menstrual health practices among adolescents. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)[Stigma, attitudes and culture](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-stigma-culture/) 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 Systematic review, 2025 Does teaching adolescent girls about their menstrual cycle and health help reduce period pain and PMS? 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