Survey study, 2019
Who is most likely to have PMS among school students?
Most school students (81.3%) reported PMS. Older age and heavy non-academic duties increased the likelihood, while longer menstrual cycles decreased it.
What they did
Cross-sectional study of secondary and preparatory school students in Debremarkos, Ethiopia. Researchers assessed how common PMS was and looked for associations with age, work, and menstrual cycle characteristics.
What they found
Premenstrual syndrome was reported by 81.3% of participants. Older age increased PMS risk (AOR 1.20). Doing heavy non-academic duties increased risk (AOR 2.13). Longer menstrual cycles were associated with lower risk (AOR 0.13).
What it means for you
Most school students experience PMS. Physical work demands and older age may make it more common, while longer cycles may be protective. Study limited to one school in Ethiopia, so results may differ in other places.
81.3%
Students who reported PMS
2.13
Risk increase with heavy non-academic duties
0.13
Risk with longer menstrual cycles
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual syndrome and factors associated with it among secondary and preparatory school students in Debremarkos town, North-west Ethiopia, 2016
- Authors
- Abeje A, Berhanu Z
- Journal
- BMC research notes
- Year
- 2019
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None (observational study)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4549-9
Original abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of premenstrual syndrome and its associated factors among secondary school students in Debremarkos, North west Ethiopia. Results: Premenstrual syndrome was reported by 81.3% of the participants. Statistically significant association was observed between the occurrence of PMS and age, AOR (CI) 1.20 (1.01, 1.44), involving in heavy non-academic duties, AOR 95% (CI) 2.13 (1.17, 3.89), early menarche ( 35 days), AOR (95% CI) 0.13 (0.02, 0.75).
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