Prevalence and associated factors of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among high school students in Finote Selam town, northwest Ethiopia

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ID15525869
AuthorsGetasew Kibralew (0009-0000-2604-7008, University of Gondar, corresponding author), Demeke Demilew (0000-0003-4564-2763, University of Gondar), Selam Koye (University of Gondar), Sewbesew Yitayih (University of Gondar), Mulualem Kelebie (0009-0003-3146-1715, University of Gondar), Mamaru Melkam (0000-0001-7847-5709, University of Gondar), Gebresilassie Tadesse (0009-0004-4599-9054, University of Gondar), Setegn Fentahun (0009-0008-1991-1169, University of Gondar), Girum Nakie (0000-0001-6799-1900, University of Gondar), Yilkal Abebaw Wassie (University of Gondar), Tadele Amare (0000-0001-5764-2985, University of Gondar)
Year2024
Volume15
Pages1362118-1362118
Publication date2024-06-21
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1362118
PMID38988740
OpenAlexW4399894091
LanguageEN
References cited6

The overall prevalence of PMDD which was one-third among high school students was high. Moreover, long duration of menstruation bleeding, depressive symptoms, irregular menstruation cycle, and high perceived stress were significant factors in PMDD. Therefore, it needs early screening and intervention in primary healthcare settings, especially for those who have high perceived stress, having depression, having a long duration of menstruation bleeding, and having an irregular menstruation cycle, so as to have good academic achievement and psychological wellbeing

Menstrual cycle · Premenstrual dysphoric disorder · Psychiatry · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Psychology · Internal Medicine

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