A cross Sectional Study on Factors Associated with Premenstrual Syndrome among Female Students in Medical Colleges of Mosul University
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Title
A cross Sectional Study on Factors Associated with Premenstrual Syndrome among Female Students in Medical Colleges of Mosul University
Subject
female students, lifestyle modifications, medical school, premenstrual syndrome.
Description
Premenstrual syndrome is a prevalent health issue, especially among female medical school students,
affecting their academic and professional performance. The study aimed to assess the extent of PMS experienced by
female medical school students and identify factors that can be associated with the severity of PMS symptoms. A
descriptive, cross-sectional design utilizing a quantitative approach was adopted from October 8th, 2022, to March
30th, 2023. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 185 students from Mosul University Medical
Colleges, with 51 students from the Nursing College, 44 from the Medicine College, 47 from the Pharmacy College,
and 43 from the Dentistry College. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and Premenstrual Syndrome
Scale. The sample consisted of female students whose mean age was 22.6 ± 4 years and whose body mass index was
22.8 ± 4.4. Of the total sample, 97 participants (52.4%) reported not participating in physical activity. Furthermore,
79 students (42.7%) exhibited moderate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), while 27.6% reported severe
symptoms of PMS, assessed using the premenstrual scale. In conclusion, the study found a significant statistical
difference between cycle duration, duration of menses, regularity of period, amount of bleeding, duration of
premenstrual symptoms, and familial history of PMS concerning the severity of PMS symptoms; further studies could
explore the potential role of dietary and lifestyle modifications in the management of PMS symptoms and develop effective interventions to address its impact on female students.
affecting their academic and professional performance. The study aimed to assess the extent of PMS experienced by
female medical school students and identify factors that can be associated with the severity of PMS symptoms. A
descriptive, cross-sectional design utilizing a quantitative approach was adopted from October 8th, 2022, to March
30th, 2023. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 185 students from Mosul University Medical
Colleges, with 51 students from the Nursing College, 44 from the Medicine College, 47 from the Pharmacy College,
and 43 from the Dentistry College. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and Premenstrual Syndrome
Scale. The sample consisted of female students whose mean age was 22.6 ± 4 years and whose body mass index was
22.8 ± 4.4. Of the total sample, 97 participants (52.4%) reported not participating in physical activity. Furthermore,
79 students (42.7%) exhibited moderate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), while 27.6% reported severe
symptoms of PMS, assessed using the premenstrual scale. In conclusion, the study found a significant statistical
difference between cycle duration, duration of menses, regularity of period, amount of bleeding, duration of
premenstrual symptoms, and familial history of PMS concerning the severity of PMS symptoms; further studies could
explore the potential role of dietary and lifestyle modifications in the management of PMS symptoms and develop effective interventions to address its impact on female students.
Creator
Abdulrahman Mazin Hashim, Younes K. Attia, Atheer Abd Ahmed,Karam Yaseen Fathi
Source
https://doi.org/10.23917/bik.v18i1.7055
Publisher
UNiversitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Date
2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
p-ISSN: 1979-2697
e-ISSN: 2721-1797
e-ISSN: 2721-1797
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Citation
Abdulrahman Mazin Hashim, Younes K. Attia, Atheer Abd Ahmed,Karam Yaseen Fathi, “A cross Sectional Study on Factors Associated with Premenstrual Syndrome among Female Students in Medical Colleges of Mosul University,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10770.