Survey study, 2018
Can we measure PMS in mothers who are raising young children?
Yes. Researchers developed a reliable 38-item scale that measures five main types of PMS in mothers. The scale links to stress and depression risk.
What they did
1,640 mothers aged 20-44 with children six or under filled out questionnaires. Researchers analyzed 797 responses to test a new scale measuring PMS symptoms in mothers.
What they found
The scale identified five main PMS experiences: emotional instability before menstruation, positive mood after menstruation, perceived husband support, reduced energy before menstruation, and unpleasant physical symptoms. The scale was reliable and related to parenting stress and depression risk.
What it means for you
This scale measures PMS in mothers of young children and shows PMS links to parenting stress and depression. This suggests supporting mothers with PMS could improve their wellbeing.
797
mothers analyzed
38
items in the scale
5
main PMS experiences identified
About the study
- Original title
- Development of a Self-Management Scale of PMS during Childrearing Periods and Examination of its Validity and Reliability
- Authors
- Mayumi Hamasaki, Yoko Tokiwa
- Journal
- The Kitakanto Medical Journal
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 1,640
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.2974/kmj.68.19
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