--- title: How common is PMS among female nursing students and how does it affect their lives? description: 61.4% of nursing students had PMS. Most had physical symptoms, anger, anxiety, and sensitivity. These symptoms interfered significantly with family relationsh url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-premenstrual-syndrome-in-female-nursing-students-at-a-public-2023/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS among female nursing students and how does it affect their lives? Survey study, 2023 # How common is PMS among female nursing students and how does it affect their lives? 61.4% of nursing students had PMS. Most had physical symptoms, anger, anxiety, and sensitivity. These symptoms interfered significantly with family relationships, social life, and academic work. Early or limited evidence 114 female nursing students at a public university ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 114 female nursing students at a public university using an online questionnaire (PSST) that assessed PMS symptoms and their interference with daily life. ## What they found PMS prevalence was 61.4%. Most frequent symptoms were physical symptoms (93.9%), anger or irritation (91.2%), urge to cry or increased sensitivity (88.6%), anxiety or tension (86.8%), and decreased interest in social activities (85.1%). Symptoms interfered with family relationships (81.6%), social activities (80.7%), work or college efficiency (79.8%), relationships with colleagues (77.2%), and home responsibilities (75.4%). Most students were 18-23 years old, single, and in their 5th or 6th year of studies. ## What it means for you PMS significantly affects nursing students' daily lives and relationships. The symptoms impact both academic and personal functioning. Main limitation: small sample from one university studying a specific profession. Cross-sectional design. 61.4% PMS prevalence 81.6% family relationship interference 79.8% academic efficiency interference ## About the study Original title Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome in female nursing students at a public university: cross-sectional study Authors Karolyne Fernandes Daronco, Lavinia Almeida Muller, Edson Henrique Pereira de Arruda Journal Brazilian Journal Of Pain Year 2023 Study design Survey study Participants 114 What was tested None Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.5935/2595-0118.20240006-en](https://doi.org/10.5935/2595-0118.20240006-en) Original abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical, mood, cognitive and behavioral changes which happens between the two weeks before menstruation, which can hinder a woman’s personal, academic, and professional performance. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of PMS in female nursing students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study using a virtual questionnaire on sociodemographic and gynecological characteristics and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) questionnaire, which looks for physical and psychological symptoms of PMS, interference of symptoms in daily life and establishes a positive screening for PMS. RESULTS: A total of 114 students participated in the study. The most prevalent characteristics were being between 18 and 23 years old, single and in their 5th or 6th academic year. In addition, the majority went through the menarche between 11 and 13 years of age, with menstrual flow of 3-5 days. Of these, 40.4% used hormonal contraceptive methods and 37.7% did not use any type of contraceptive method. The prevalence of PMS was 61.4%. The most frequent symptoms were physical symptoms (93.9%), anger/irritation (91.2%), urge to cry/increased sensitivity (88.6%), anxiety/tension (86.8%) and decreased interest in social activities (85.1%). These symptoms interfere with relationships with family (81.6%), social life activities (80.7%), efficiency at work or college/productivity (79.8%), relationships with colleagues at work/college (77.2%) and responsibilities at home (75.4%). CONCLUSION: PMS is prevalent among female nursing students and its symptoms affect the daily lives of this population, interfering with their personal and social relationships as well as academic activities. 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