Study of psychological predictors and sleep quality in different grades of premenstrual syndrome
Journal Title: National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent, cluster of symptoms and signs that develop during the 10 days before the onset of menses and subside with the onset of menstruation. It is known to affect the women’s interpersonal relationships, social interactions, academic performance, sleep, emotional, and also physical well-being. Aims and Objective: This study aims to determine the psychological predictors and sleep quality in different grades of PMS. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 female nursing students, and psychological predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress were assessed using depression anxiety stress scale questionnaire and also, the sleep quality was assessed using Pittsburgh sleep quality index and insomnia severity index (ISI). The above parameters were compared in different grades of PMS. The PMS was graded using moos questionnaire. Results: Among the 100 females, 50 belonged to mild grading, 50 belonged to moderate grading, and none of them had severe grading of PMS. On comparison of psychological predictors, the depression, anxiety, and stress scales were found be significantly elevated in moderate category when compared to mild with P = 0.03, 0.045, and 0.042, respectively (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the sleep quality index showed poor quality of sleep in moderate category when compared to mild which was statistically significant with P = 0.027. However, the ISI score was high in moderate PMS when compared to mild, but it was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The intensity of PMS is associated with elevation of depression, anxiety, stress, and poor quality of sleep. Determining the methods of coping with PMS and strengthening the young girls on this subject may enhance their quality of future life.
Authors and Affiliations
Prabhavathi K, Thilip Kumar G, Hemamalini R V, Poornima K N, Saravanan A
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP486727
- DOI 10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0935427102017
- Views 40
- Downloads 0
Effect of aluminum toxicity and Bacopa monnieri on plasma cortisol level in Wistar albino rats
Background: Aluminum is used as cooking utensil, and aluminum foil is used in covering and packing the food. It was known that aluminum is highly reactive, particularly during high temperature. Aluminum accumulates in th...
Squatting maneuver - an easy and efficient method to evaluate postural effect on human arterial blood pressure regulation
Background: It is always been never ending process to search for the ideal method for cardiovascular autonomic function tests. However, some considerations of the feasible application of the squatting tests seem justifie...
Impact of distant and regional metastasis of non-small-cell lung cancer on endotoxicosis development
Background: The complex metabolic disorders and non-specific clinical manifestations that accompany the development of malignant neoplasm are characterized as a syndrome of endogenous intoxication. Aims and Objectives: T...
A cross-sectional study on the role of laughter therapy on regulation of blood pressure in Visakhapatnam population
Background: Laughter has positive effects on certain aspects of health and has a significant role in the management of cardiovascular health. Aims and Objectives: The aim and objective is to study the role of laughter th...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices about prescribing fixed dose combinations among doctors - An observational study
Background: A fixed dose combination (FDC) comprises of two or more active drugs in a single dosage. The trend of prescribing FDCs is increasing in clinical practice. However, irrational prescribing of FDCs is a major he...