Survey study, 2024
Do teenage girls in cities have more PMS than girls in the countryside?
Yes, PMS was more common and more severe in teenage girls in urban areas compared to rural areas in India. This is one regional study though, so it may not apply everywhere.
What they did
Cross-sectional survey of 217 girls aged 12-18 in Tripura, India (both urban and rural schools). Girls answered questionnaires based on medical criteria for PMS about their physical and emotional symptoms.
What they found
PMS was diagnosed in 60.8% of the 217 girls. Urban girls had higher rates of stomach pain and muscle cramps (100%) compared to rural girls (84.8%). Fatigue was more common in urban girls (92.4%) than rural girls (65.2%).
What it means for you
More teenage girls in urban areas of India report severe PMS symptoms than those in rural areas. The reason is unclear and could relate to stress, diet, lifestyle, or other factors. These findings are specific to this part of India.
217
girls
60.8%
with PMS
100%
urban girls with cramps vs 84.8% rural
About the study
- Original title
- Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Psychological and Physiological Symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome between Rural and Urban Adolescent School-Going Girls
- Authors
- Shambaditya Goswami, Arjav Jain, Supriya Suman et al.
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 217
- What was tested
- None (no treatment tested)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.17.1.5
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