Premenstrual dysphoric disorder-its prevalence and associated factors in nursing staff of medical college of central India.

Abstract

Background

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual symptom which is characterized by various mood symptoms, anxiety and somatic symptoms that appear during luteal phase and subside within a week of onset of menstruation. Data related to prevalence of PMDD in Indian population is sparse.

Aim

The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of PMDD in nursing staff of teaching hospital and its associated demographic and menstrual factors. And to identify most frequent symptoms of PMDD.

Material and methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in our hospital and 35 nursing staff was approached. Data was analysed for sociodemographic factors and menstrual factors. DSM5 criteria was used for diagnosis of PMDD. Data was analysed using EPI INFO 7.0 SPSS 26. Chi sq test was used to analyse qualitative variables.

Results

Prevalence of PMDD was found to be 57.1% which was quiet higher compared to other studies. The most common symptom reported was decreased interest in daily activities like work and study, followed by difficulty in concentration and marked affective lability. PMDD was found to be associated with regular menstrual cycles.

Conclusion

Prevalence of PMDD is high among nursing staff. It was found to have significant negative impact on quality of life of patients, thus it requires early screening and appropriate intervention.