Omara Eman Ibrahim Mohamed, Salama Rasha Aziz Attia, Tadross Talaat Matter, Ahmed Sirwan Khalid, Mohamed Mona Gamal, Dewan Syed Masudur Rahman, Islam Md Rabiul
College of Medicine Ras al Khaimah Medical and Health Science University Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates.
College of Nursing University of Raparin, Rania, Sulaymaniyah Kurdistan Region Iraq.
Health Sci Rep. 2024 Oct 9;7(10):e70124. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.70124. eCollection 2024 Oct.
Premenstrual tension syndrome can vary in type and severity among females, potentially affecting their academic performance. This study aims to examine the prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome symptoms in female university students and their impact on academics.
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among female university students from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE over 6 months, from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. The updated premenstrual tension syndrome self-rating scale questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence and severity of symptoms. A total of 251 respondents were included in the study. The chi-square test was used to determine the association between PMT and academic performance.
The results showed that 78.9% of the participants experienced premenstrual tension syndrome, with 16.3% of them reporting premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The majority of participants reported mild to moderate symptoms, with anxiety and depressed mood being the most common psychological symptoms. In terms of behavioral symptoms, physical symptoms and feeling overwhelmed were the most prevalent. Furthermore, 90% of participants reported a negative impact on their academic performance, with paying attention in class being the most affected. The study also found that PMT disorder had a significant impact on physical activities and extracurricular activities.
Our study showed a high prevalence of premenstrual disorders among female students and their influence on physical activity and extracurricular participation. The study highlights the importance of implementing therapies for PMT syndrome and providing support to improve academic performance and overall quality of life.
经前紧张综合征在女性中的类型和严重程度各不相同，可能会影响她们的学业表现。本研究旨在调查女大学生经前紧张综合征症状的患病率和严重程度及其对学业的影响。
2022年1月1日至2022年6月30日，对阿联酋哈伊马角的女大学生进行了为期6个月的横断面描述性研究。采用更新后的经前紧张综合征自评量表问卷评估症状的患病率和严重程度。共有251名受访者纳入研究。采用卡方检验确定经前紧张综合征与学业成绩之间的关联。
结果显示，78.9%的参与者经历过经前紧张综合征，其中16.3%报告患有经前烦躁障碍。大多数参与者报告有轻度至中度症状，焦虑和情绪低落是最常见的心理症状。在行为症状方面，身体症状和感觉不堪重负最为普遍。此外，90%的参与者报告其学业成绩受到负面影响，课堂注意力受影响最大。研究还发现，经前紧张综合征对体育活动和课外活动有显著影响。
我们的研究表明，女学生中经前疾病的患病率很高，且其对体育活动和课外参与有影响。该研究强调了实施经前紧张综合征治疗方法以及提供支持以提高学业成绩和整体生活质量的重要性。
