Frequency of Premenstrual Syndrome and its Impact on Quality of Life Among Future   Healthcare Professionals

Kamilah Qamar; Muhammad Hamza  Shoaib; Arshia  Kanwal; Zeeshan  Hayder; Aqsa  Rasool; Saadia  Sultana

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-5.12602

Authors

Kamilah Qamar Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Muhammad Hamza Shoaib Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Arshia Kanwal Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Zeeshan Hayder Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Aqsa Rasool Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Saadia Sultana Department of Gynaecology, Islamic International Medical College Trust, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9967-0842

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-5.12602

Keywords:

Menstruation, Premenstrual Syndrome, Quality of Life

Abstract

Objective: To assess the frequency of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among medical students, to explore its correlation with BMI and dietary habits, and to assess its impact on quality of life.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Riphah International University Rawalpinid, Pakistan, from May to Nov 2023.

Methodology: Six hundred and thirteen female undergraduate students, aged 18-24 years enrolled in various departments of Riphah International University –Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Psychology, Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) . Convenience sampling technique was used to collect the data . Two questionnaires, 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), and the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) were used to assess relationships between variables.

Results: Nearly equal representation from MBBS and Psychology (36.8% and 33.7% respectively) was seen, while the remaining students were pursuing the DPT program. The frequency of PMS was found to be 95.7%. A significant association was found between BMI and severity of symptoms of PMS (p<0.001). Daily consumption of soft drinks, tea, coffee and chocolate was also found to be significantly associated with PMS (p<0.001). All the nine domains of QoL displayed association with the severity of PMS (p<0.001).

Conclusion: We found that PMS affects a large number of population. It is adversely affecting the quality of life in all the psychosocial domains. It is associated with dietary habits, and has a significant impact on the quality of life.

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