--- title: How much does PMDD affect academic quality of life in female college students? description: In this study of 239 health sciences students, nearly all experienced PMDD symptoms (physical 98.7%, psychological 97.5%, some social 58.2%), and about half s url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-descriptive-study-to-determine-the-effectiveness-of-premenstrual-dysphoric-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How much does PMDD affect academic quality of life in female college students? Survey study, 2022 # How much does PMDD affect academic quality of life in female college students? In this study of 239 health sciences students, nearly all experienced PMDD symptoms (physical 98.7%, psychological 97.5%, some social 58.2%), and about half said it affected their academic quality of life (46.9%). Moderate study design 239 female health sciences students in Saudi Arabia ## What they did Descriptive cross-sectional study of 239 female students at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia. Researchers gave students a structured questionnaire asking about PMDD symptoms (physical, psychological, and interpersonal) and how these affected their academic quality of life. They also asked about family history of PMDD. ## What they found 98.7% had physical PMDD symptoms, 97.5% had psychological symptoms, and 58.2% had interpersonal symptoms. About 46.9% said PMDD affected their academic quality of life. Those with a family history of PMDD had more physical and psychological symptoms. ## What it means for you PMDD is extremely common in this student population and significantly affects academic life for many. Family history appears to be associated with more severe symptoms. The main limitations are this was one college in Saudi Arabia with health sciences students specifically, so results may not apply to other populations or countries. 239 female students studied 98.7% with physical PMDD symptoms 46.9% with quality of life affected ## About the study Original title A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD) ON THE ACADEMIC RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS AT PRINCE SULTAN MILITARY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN DHAHRAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Authors Minimole Vijayan1, Shangrila Joy Ancheta1, Amal Almutairi1 et al. Journal Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 239 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7385567](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7385567) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder is a severe mood disorder, characterized by cognitive–affective and physical symptoms. The present study was conducted to determine the Effect of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on the Academic Related Quality of Life among female students at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Objectives: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on the Academic Related Quality of life among female students at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Method: For data collection we used a structured questionnaire. The sample size was 239 female students. The data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics. The association between Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder was carried out by using T-test and ANOVA. The effect of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on the Academic Related Quality of Life was done by Chi square test. Results: Our study shows that the prevalence of physical symptoms affect quality of life is 98.7% of participants, the psychological symptoms is 97.5% of participants, and the interpersonal symptoms is 58.2% in female students at PSMCHS. The quality of life affects 46.9% in female students at PSMCHS. Conclusion: On the basis of the present study we conclude that, the prevalence of the Physical, Psychological and Interpersonal Symptoms of PMDD in the study population is 98.7%, 97.5%, and 58. 2% respectively. There is an association between Family History of PMDD with Physical symptoms and psychological symptom of PMDD. 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