Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu
Introduction: Seven to fourteen days before to the onset of menstruation, premenstrual syndrome is characterized by a recurring recurrence of severe physical and affective symptoms that ends when menstrual flow begins. A prevalent health issue among women in the reproductive age range is premenstrua...
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| description | Introduction: Seven to fourteen days before to the onset of menstruation, premenstrual syndrome is characterized by a recurring recurrence of severe physical and affective symptoms that ends when menstrual flow begins. A prevalent health issue among women in the reproductive age range is premenstrual syndrome. Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome behavioral symptoms in the study population as well as the distribution of these symptoms. Methodology: 650 women of reproductive age participated in this descriptive cross-sectional survey, which was carried out in Parangipettai town, Cuddalore district. Data collection was done using a pretested proforma. Single-stage area-wise cluster sampling was the method of sampling that was employed. Results: Five hundred and nineteen of the 650 study participants experienced at least one premenstrual symptom. Confusion, difficulties concentrating, avoidance of social situations, and insomnia were the most prevalent behavioral symptoms. Two of the survey participants' top concerns were disorientation and insomnia. A score of two was assigned to each of the other behavioral abnormalities. Conclusion: Insomnia, confusion, avoid social activities and difficulty in concentrating are the most frequently occurring behavioural symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd70e416a3654447b1983587fa2e6b9a2025-08-20T03:29:44ZengNational Board of ExaminationsNational Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences2583-75242025-07-01Volume 3782783410.61770/NBEJMS.2025.v03.i07.007Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil NaduD. Lakshmi0A.K. Balasundaram1E. Shyamala2M. Janaki3Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAssistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Cuddalore Govt Medical College, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Govt Villupuram Medical college and Hospital, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, IndiaIntroduction: Seven to fourteen days before to the onset of menstruation, premenstrual syndrome is characterized by a recurring recurrence of severe physical and affective symptoms that ends when menstrual flow begins. A prevalent health issue among women in the reproductive age range is premenstrual syndrome. Objective: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome behavioral symptoms in the study population as well as the distribution of these symptoms. Methodology: 650 women of reproductive age participated in this descriptive cross-sectional survey, which was carried out in Parangipettai town, Cuddalore district. Data collection was done using a pretested proforma. Single-stage area-wise cluster sampling was the method of sampling that was employed. Results: Five hundred and nineteen of the 650 study participants experienced at least one premenstrual symptom. Confusion, difficulties concentrating, avoidance of social situations, and insomnia were the most prevalent behavioral symptoms. Two of the survey participants' top concerns were disorientation and insomnia. A score of two was assigned to each of the other behavioral abnormalities. Conclusion: Insomnia, confusion, avoid social activities and difficulty in concentrating are the most frequently occurring behavioural symptoms.https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=ajFvdkZFL1I4MEU3dGNJeDB2N0JtZz09premenstrual syndromefrequentreproductive age groupbehavioural symptom |
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| title | Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu |
| title_full | Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu |
| title_fullStr | Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu |
| title_full_unstemmed | Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu |
| title_short | Behavioral Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Reproductive Age Group Women in a Rural Area of Tamil Nadu |
| title_sort | behavioral symptoms of premenstrual syndrome among reproductive age group women in a rural area of tamil nadu |
| topic | premenstrual syndrome frequent reproductive age group behavioural symptom |
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