Survey study, 2023
How common is PMS in working women and does it affect their work-life quality?
This survey of 600 working women found that 48% have PMS. Of those with PMS, 35% report lower work-life quality, a statistically significant difference meaning PMS significantly affects work satisfaction.
What they did
A survey of 600 working women across 5 professional groups in Kochi, India. Women answered questions about PMS symptoms and work-life quality.
What they found
48% screened positive for PMS. Among women with PMS, 35% had lower quality of work life (p<0.001), a statistically significant difference. Education, occupation, and sexual activity were significantly associated with both PMS and with work-life quality in women with PMS.
What it means for you
Nearly half of working women in India have PMS and it significantly affects their work satisfaction. However, the study cannot tell us if PMS causes lower work satisfaction or if another factor causes both. The study also cannot tell us if interventions could improve work life for women with PMS.
48%
screened positive for PMS
35%
with PMS had lower work-life quality
600
women surveyed
About the study
- Original title
- Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its effect on quality of work life in working women in South India
- Authors
- Maheshwari P, Menon B, Jith A et al.
- Journal
- Industrial psychiatry journal
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 600
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.4103/ipj.ipj_106_22
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