--- title: Is premenstrual syndrome more common and severe in medical workers than non-medical workers? description: Yes. Severe PMS was found in 45.8% of medical workers versus 20.8% of non-medical workers, showing a clear difference. Women with PMS also had worse quality o url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/premenstrual-syndrome-among-medical-versus-non-medical-workers-and-its-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is premenstrual syndrome more common and severe in medical workers than non-medical workers? Survey study, 2024 # Is premenstrual syndrome more common and severe in medical workers than non-medical workers? Yes. Severe PMS was found in 45.8% of medical workers versus 20.8% of non-medical workers, showing a clear difference. Women with PMS also had worse quality of life at work. Early or limited evidence 96 female workers aged 18-45 (48 medical, 48 non-medical) at Zagazig University in Egypt ## What they did Researchers compared 48 medical female workers with 48 non-medical female workers, aged 18-45, at Zagazig University. They used questionnaires to measure PMS symptoms and quality of life at work. ## What they found Severe PMS was reported by 45.8% of medical workers and 20.8% of non-medical workers, a clear difference. Working as a medical professional, in a clinical role, for 8 or more years, 24 or more hours per week, and with an inconsistent schedule all predicted higher risk of severe PMS. Women with higher PMS symptom scores had lower work quality of life scores. ## What it means for you Medical workers experience PMS more severely than non-medical workers. This may be related to workplace stress and the demanding nature of medical work. The study was limited to workers at one Egyptian university and cannot be generalized to other places. 45.8% Medical workers with severe PMS 20.8% Non-medical workers with severe PMS 96 Total women surveyed ## About the study Original title Premenstrual syndrome among medical versus non-medical workers and its association with work-related quality of life Authors Mahmoud NA, Frere NO, Zaitoun NA et al. Journal The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association Year 2024 Study design Survey study What was tested No intervention - comparison of existing groups Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1186/s42506-024-00161-z](https://doi.org/10.1186/s42506-024-00161-z) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a commonly underestimated disorder that negatively impacts a woman's life. Medical workers, who live a more stressful life, may report an increased rate of PMS. Studies on the relationship between PMS and work-related quality of life for medical professionals are scarce, particularly in the Arab world. This study aimed to compare the frequency of PMS among medical versus non-medical workers at Zagazig University and to assess the association between PMS and their work-related quality of life. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample population consisted of 48 medical and 48 non-medical female workers aged 18-45 years from Zagazig University. The two groups filled out a questionnaire with 3 parts: sociodemographic and occupational data, the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST), and the Work-Related Quality of Life Scale (WRQL). Results: Severe PMS was reported in 45.8% of medical workers versus 20.8% of non-medical workers with a statistically significant difference between both groups (p = 0.009). Binary logistic regression showed that being a medical worker, clinical specialty, ≥ 8 years of work, ≥ 24 working hours per week, and having a non-set hourly schedule were predictors for severe PMS. PMS was found to be a statistically significant predictor of poor WRQL (p < 0.001). There was a highly significant negative correlation between the PMS score and the WRQL score (r = - 0.302, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Among medical workers, PMS is more common and more severe, and WRQL is worse and negatively correlated with PMS. We suggest further studies with larger samples to prove this association and planning for public health programs to screen for and manage PMS among medical workers in our community. 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