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Premenstrual disorders : prevalence and associated factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents
Joint Authors
Delara, Mahin
Muntazyri, Ali
Sani, Abu al-Fadl Rahmani
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 8 (31 Aug. 2013)18 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2013-08-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : premenstrual disorders usually refer to Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
This study was designed to find out the frequency of premenstrual disorders and evaluate the associated factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents.
Objectives : this study was conducted to investigate the frequency of premenstrual disorders (PMS and PMDD) based on Premenstrual Assessment Scale (PAS) and also to determine the association of some demographic and menstrual characteristics with these disorders in adolescent girls.
Patients and Methods : this was a cross sectional study.
A sample of adolescent school girls aged between 14 and 19 years were included in the study.
Diagnostic assessments were based on Premenstrual Assessment Scale (PAS).
The data were analyzed in a descriptive fashion and were compared among subgroups of the study sample.
In addition, demographic and menstrual factors associations with premenstrual disorders were assessed.
Results : in all 1379 female students were included in the study.
About 99.5 % of the students reported at least one premenstrual symptom.
Of these, 66.3 % was mild, 31.4 % moderate and 2.3 % severe.
A total of 814 girls (59 %) met the diagnostic criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Most frequently reported symptoms were back pain, lethargy, fatigue and anxiety.
Early menarche, lower education was associated with higher scores on PAS.
Conclusion : premenstrual disorders are common in adolescent girls.
Preventive and treatment strategies are highly recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Delara, Mahin& Sani, Abu al-Fadl Rahmani& Muntazyri, Ali. 2013. Premenstrual disorders : prevalence and associated factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334396
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Delara, Mahin…[et al.]. Premenstrual disorders : prevalence and associated factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 8 (Aug. 2013).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334396
American Medical Association (AMA)
Delara, Mahin& Sani, Abu al-Fadl Rahmani& Muntazyri, Ali. Premenstrual disorders : prevalence and associated factors in a sample of Iranian adolescents. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 15, no. 8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-334396
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-334396