Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Medical Students of Umm Al-Qura University , Makkah Al-Mukaramah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Reda A. Goweda; Mohammad M. Alkot; Fatimah A. Alturkistani; Raghad J. Alhajaji; Sara S. Aljebali; Zubaida A. Baashr

doi:10.5742/MEWFM.2015.92785

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Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Medical Students of Umm Al-Qura University , Makkah Al-Mukaramah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Authors:

Reda A. Goweda | Mohammad M. Alkot | Fatimah A. Alturkistani | Raghad J. Alhajaji | Sara S. Aljebali | Zubaida A. Baashr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2016 Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.14-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

84921

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2015.92785

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Abstract:

 Background: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe and disabling form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affecting 3-8% of women. PMDD was added to the list of depressive disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) in 2013.Objective: To assess the prevalence of PMDD among female medical students of Umm Al-Qura University(UQU), Makkah Al-Mukaramah, K.S.A.Methods: A cross-section study was conducted on randomly selected 183 female medical students. A semi-structured and pretested self-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. The criteria proposed by DSM-V were used to diagnose PMDD.Result: Most of the participants were single (90.8%) and non-smoker (96. 2%). The prevalence of PMDD among students was 36.6%. There was no significant difference between students with PMDD and those without, regarding physical symptoms. Lack of energy, easy fatigability and lethargy are the most prevalent symptoms (81.9%). Also, 29.6% experienced joint or muscle pain, 58.5 % complained of breast tenderness or swelling and 63.9% suffered from headache.Conclusions: The study revealed a high prevalence of PMDD among medical students with high overall frequency of abnormal mood and behavior more than that of the somatic complaints.

Article Details

Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder among Medical Students of Umm Al-Qura University , Makkah Al-Mukaramah , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Authors:

Reda A. Goweda | Mohammad M. Alkot | Fatimah A. Alturkistani | Raghad J. Alhajaji | Sara S. Aljebali | Zubaida A. Baashr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2016 Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.14-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

84921

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2015.92785

Descriptors:

GYNECOLOGIC DISEASES

MENSTRUATION DISORDERS

MENSTRUATION

COLLEGE STUDENTS

SAUDI ARABIA

Prevalence

PMDD

Female

Medical

Students

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Reda A. Goweda | Mohammad M. Alkot | Fatimah A. Alturkistani | Raghad J. Alhajaji | Sara S. Aljebali | Zubaida A. Baashr

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2016 Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.14-20

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2016

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 84921

Frequency: Monthly

eISSN: 18390196

pISSN: 18390188

DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2015.92785

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Reda A. Goweda | Mohammad M. Alkot | Fatimah A. Alturkistani | Raghad J. Alhajaji | Sara S. Aljebali | Zubaida A. Baashr

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

World Family Medicine Journal: Incorporating the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2016 Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.14-20

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

84921

Frequency:

Monthly

eISSN:

18390196

pISSN:

18390188

DOI:

10.5742/MEWFM.2015.92785