Survey study, 2024
How common is premenstrual syndrome among healthcare workers?
Just over half of healthcare workers had PMS, with the condition significantly linked to sleep habits, diet, physical activity, and BMI.
What they did
A survey of 390 female healthcare workers aged 18-35 at a hospital in Chennai, India. Researchers asked about PMS symptoms and lifestyle factors, then analyzed the results.
What they found
52.3% of healthcare workers had PMS while 47.7% did not. The mean age of first period in women with PMS was 13 ± 3 years. Physical activity, BMI, sleep habits, and diet were all significantly associated with PMS.
What it means for you
PMS is very common among women in demanding jobs like healthcare. The link to sleep, diet, physical activity, and weight suggests these factors may play a role, but the study cannot prove which cause PMS and which are effects. This was one hospital in India, so findings may differ elsewhere.
390
healthcare workers studied
52.3%
had PMS
13 ± 3
mean age of first period in those with PMS
About the study
- Original title
- Study of Prevalance of Premenstural Syndrome (PMS) Among Healthcare Workers in a Teritary Care Hospital Chennai
- Journal
- Texila international journal of public health
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- Participants
- 390
- What was tested
- None
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.21522/tijph.2013.12.03.art022
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