--- title: How common is PMDD among nursing students in Nigeria? | Niyora description: PMDD affected 42.2% of 135 nursing students. The most common symptoms were difficulty concentrating (57.0%), reduced interest in school (54.9%), breast tender url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/correlates-and-self-management-strategies-of-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-2019/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMDD among nursing students in Nigeria? Survey study, 2019 # How common is PMDD among nursing students in Nigeria? PMDD affected 42.2% of 135 nursing students. The most common symptoms were difficulty concentrating (57.0%), reduced interest in school (54.9%), breast tenderness (54.5%), and excessive sleep (47.8%). Only 9.6% used appropriate self-management strategies. Early or limited evidence 135 female nursing students in Nigeria ## What they did Cross-sectional survey of 135 female nursing students (basic and post-basic programs) at a teaching hospital in Nigeria. They answered questions about demographics and reproduction and were assessed using the Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Questionnaire (PMSSQ) and DSM-IV criteria. ## What they found 76.3% had PMS and 42.2% had PMDD. Among those with PMDD, the most frequently reported symptoms were difficulty in concentration (57.0%), reduced interest in school activities (54.9%), breast tenderness (54.5%), excessive sleep (47.8%), and interference with daily activities (41.5%). Only 9.6% reported using appropriate self-management strategies. ## What it means for you PMDD is very common in Nigerian nursing students and significantly interferes with school and daily life. Most students lack appropriate management strategies and may benefit from education about professional treatment. This is one hospital in Nigeria, so results may not apply to other groups. 42.2% had PMDD 57.0% difficulty concentrating 9.6% appropriate self-management ## About the study Original title Correlates and self-management strategies of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) among nursing students in a Nigerian teaching hospital Authors AT Bakare, A. A. Panti, Mufutau A. Yunusa et al. Journal International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Year 2019 Study design Survey study Participants 135 What was tested None. This is an observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5897/ijmms2017.1313](https://doi.org/10.5897/ijmms2017.1313) Original abstract Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe premenstrual disorder characterized by distressing symptoms and significant impairments in personal, social and professional functioning. The study aimed to determine the magnitude of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and PMDD among nursing students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey of 135 consenting female nursing students (basic and post basic) at UDUTH, Sokoto State Nigeria was conducted. Participants were interviewed using Socio-demographic and reproductive questionnaire, and Premenstrual Syndrome Screening Questionnaire (PMSSQ). Diagnosis of PMS and PMDD were made using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 4th revised edition (DSM IV). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20th. Premenstrual syndrome affected 76.3% of the participants while 42.2% had PMDD. Among the participants, 9.6% suggested appropriate self-management strategy. The frequently reported symptoms of PMDD among the participants were reduced interest in school activities (54.9%), difficulty in concentration (57.0%), excessive sleep (47.8%), breast tenderness (54.5%) and interference with daily activities (41.5%). PMS and PMDD was prevalent among the nursing students. Majority lack appropriate self-treatment strategy. This strongly suggest the need to further educate the students on the implication of the disorder and the need to seek for expert management in severe cases. Self-management of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) should be discouraged. Key words: Premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, nursing students. 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