ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Premenstrual symptoms and associated factors in female students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.
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- Linkages between lifestyle practices, dietary habits, and premenstrual syndrome among college students.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
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Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition affecting the physical, psychological, and behavioral health of reproductive-aged women. This study aimed to assess the association between sociodemographic and menstrual characteristics and the severity of PMS symptoms among female students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 370 female college students. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic factors, menstrual characteristics, and PMS symptoms across three domains: physiological, psychological, and behavioral. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to identify associated factors. Results: Departments (94.6%). The majority had a normal BMI (65.4%), and 76.5% reported moderate menstrual flow. ANOVA results indicated significant associations between PMS symptoms and BMI, marital status, menstrual cycle length, and menstrual flow. In the regression models, overweight or obese students demonstrated significantly lower physiological ( Conclusion: PMS symptoms among female students are significantly influenced by BMI, menstrual flow characteristics, department of study, and age at menarche. These findings highlight the importance of targeted health education and support programs that consider these factors to effectively manage PMS symptoms in this population.
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