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ERIC Number: ED256721
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1984-Oct
Pages: 12
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Factors Related to Premenstrual Syndrome in College Women.
Pierce, Charmaine; Young, Michael
A study sought to determine the incidence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and identify factors related to PMS among college women. Responses were received from a questionnaire sent to 293 subjects. Questions briefly touched upon life-style (taking the pill, having received a gynecological exam, amount of daily exercise and provided a checklist of symptoms: breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches, irritability, depression, and mood swings. Women exhibiting headaches, irritability, and depression were diagnosed as having PMS from a moderate to a severe degree. Findings indicated that almost all females report some type of premenstrual symptoms to some degree, and that a short educational course on PMS would be beneficial. Results of the questionnaire are displayed on tables categorizing the characteristics of the subjects and frequency of reports on different symptoms. (JD)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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