Frequency, Clinical Characteristics and Correlates of Premenstrual Syndrome in High School Students / 정신신체의학
Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
;
: 44-54, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-208240
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the frequency and clinical characteristics of premenstrual syndrome(PMS)/premenstrual dysphoric disorder(PMDD) in high school students, and determine the correlates of PMS/PMDD in association with comorbid depression and anxiety.METHODS:
A total of 1688 students were recruited from 5 high schools in Seoul, Korea. Subjects completed the questionnaire composed of scales to measure premenstrual symptoms, depression, and anxiety, as well as sociodemographic and reproductive variables. Subjects were categorized into 3 groups by using the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool(PSST) to determine the frequency and clinical characteristics of PMS/PMDD. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the correlates of PMS/PMDD.RESULTS:
The frequency of moderate to severe PMS and PMDD was 20.1% and 6.4%, respectively. Irritability (78.8%), fatigue(76.4%), and emotional sensitivity(69.8%) were common premenstrual symptoms, and functional impairment in academic performance(67.1%) was dominant. Dysmenorrhea[odd ratio(OR)=3.68, 95% confidence interval(CI) 2.45-5.55], family history of PMS(OR=1.91, 95% CI 1.35-2.71), and use of oral contraceptive (OR=1.85, 95% CI 1.16-2.94) were associated with the increased risk of PMS/PMDD after adjustment for depression and anxiety. Negative attitude to menses(OR=15.60, 95% CI 3.61-67.42) was associated with the increased risk of PMS/PMDD, particularly in subjects without depression and anxiety.CONCLUSIONS:
PMS was common, as the frequency of PMS more than moderate severity including PMDD exceeded 25%, and disrupted daily functioning in adolescents. PMS is associated with various sociodemographic and menstrual characteristics, and these associations are affected by comorbid depression and anxiety.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Anxiety
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Weights and Measures
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Premenstrual Syndrome
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Logistic Models
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Mass Screening
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Depression
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Korea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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