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title: How common is PMDD among female students in Ethiopia? | Niyora
description: PMDD is very common. About 54.5% of female students in Ethiopia have it, though prevalence estimates across studies ranged from 40.8% to 67.6%.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-prevalence-of-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-among-adolescents-in-ethiopia-2021/
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- How common is PMDD among female students in Ethiopia?

Systematic review, 2021

# How common is PMDD among female students in Ethiopia?

PMDD is very common. About 54.5% of female students in Ethiopia have it, though prevalence estimates across studies ranged from 40.8% to 67.6%.

 Strong study design

Female students in Ethiopia attending high school or university

## What they did

They searched 7 databases for studies published between 2003 and 2019 that measured PMDD rates in Ethiopian female students. They included 12 studies and combined the results to calculate average prevalence.

## What they found

The pooled estimated prevalence of PMDD was 54.5% (95% confidence interval 40.8-67.6). Similar rates were found in high school and university students. Sensitivity analysis showed the result was stable, ranging from 51.2% to 57.2% when removing one study at a time.

## What it means for you

More than half of female students in Ethiopia have PMDD, which suggests screening and treatment services are needed. This applies mainly to student populations in Ethiopia, not all women.

54.5%

prevalence of PMDD among female students

12

studies included in the meta-analysis

40.8-67.6%

range of prevalence (95% confidence interval)

## About the study

Original title The prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among adolescents in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Authors Duko B, Mekuriaw B, Molla A et al. Journal Irish journal of medical science Year 2021 Study design Systematic review What was tested N/A - observational prevalence study Read the paper [doi.org/10.1007/s11845-020-02275-7](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-020-02275-7)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/)

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