--- title: How many college students know about PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: 90% of students were aware of PMS symptoms, but 10% were not. The study was very small and did not measure knowledge deeply. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/knowledge-and-awareness-on-premenstrual-symptoms-a-cross-sectional-survey-2021/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How many college students know about PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2021 # How many college students know about PMS symptoms? 90% of students were aware of PMS symptoms, but 10% were not. The study was very small and did not measure knowledge deeply. Early or limited evidence College dental students and specialists (approximately 10) ## What they did Researchers surveyed college dental students and specialists using an online form with 16 questions about PMS symptoms. They measured whether students were aware of common PMS symptoms. ## What they found 90% of participants were aware of PMS symptoms and 10% were not. The 10 most commonly reported symptoms were skin problems, irritability, tiredness, mood swings, aches and pains, low school or work performance, backache, breast pain, weight gain, and swelling. ## What it means for you Most college students know about PMS, but some do not. Educational programs could help those unaware. The main limit is the extremely small sample size of college dental students in one setting, so results may not apply to other groups. 90% aware of PMS symptoms 10 most common PMS symptoms listed 16 survey questions ## About the study Original title Knowledge and Awareness on Premenstrual Symptoms – A Cross Sectional Survey Authors Aksha Sharen, M. P. Brundha, Palati Sinduja et al. Journal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International Year 2021 Study design Survey study Participants 10 What was tested None (survey only) Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b35107](https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b35107) Original abstract Background: A majority of women from all cultures and socioeconomic levels experience myriad symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome during the days prior to menstruation. The present study investigated commonly reported symptoms in the premenstrual phase among college students. The authors further scrutinized potential factors, including subjective perceptions of health, which may be related to the premenstrual-symptom constellation. The aim of the study is to evaluate the awareness of premenstrual symptoms. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire of 16 questions was created and entered in the online survey creator ‘Google Forms’ and shared individually among dental students and specialist and data were collected subject to statistical analysis using SPSS software. Statistical tests used were descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Results: Regardless of severity, the 10 symptoms most often occurring among the participants included skin disorders, irritability, fatigue, mood swings, general aches, pains, lowered school or work performance, backache, painful breasts, weight gain, and swelling. Results of this study 90% of the participants aware about premenstrual symptoms 10% of the participants unaware of premenstrual symptoms and they need an effective education and awareness campaign to increase their knowledge and awareness on premenstrual symptoms. The obtained p-value was >0.05 was considered statistically insignificant. Conclusions: The present study indicates the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms, regardless of severity, among college students and suggests that negative subjective perceptions of health and stress may be related to the intensity of premenstrual symptomatology. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[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 Survey study, 2024 What do pharmacy students know about using herbs for PMS? 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