Assessment of Knowledge About Premenstrual Syndrome Among College Students in a Selected Private College at Erumapetty, Thrissur District

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition in women and it affects 90% of them. The study was conducted on 5 March 2020 to assess the knowledge about PMS among college students in a selected private college at Erumapetty, Thrissur district. Methodology: Descriptive study. Knowledge was assessed by administering structured knowledge questionnaire about PMS. Setting: Providence College, Erumapetty, Thrissur District. Sampling technique: Simple random technique. Sample size: 50. Major findings: The knowledge score of college students regarding premenstrual score was low. The mean score was 9.8 out of 20. The mean knowledge score percentage was only 49%. Even though 27 (54%) had satisfactory knowledge, 16 (32%) of students had poor knowledge and 12% had good knowledge. Only one (2%) had excellent knowledge about PMS. The study revealed that there is a need to educate the college girls regarding PMS. The findings of the present study show that there was no association between the pre-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The students should be educated about PMS. This is not only limited to these college students but also to the general public, as it is important to increase awareness about PMS and the distress effect that can be inflicted by it. PMS is prevailing among the adolescents and young women. They should have the knowledge about PMS and its remedial measures.