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Thool BN, Shrivastav S. To Assess and Evaluate the Premenstrual and Menstrual Comprehensive Symptoms Scale for Grading the Menstrual Problems among Adolescent Girls. J Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 2 (1):23-27.
Adolescence is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the period between the ages of 10 and 19. In India, adolescents make up 19.3% of the population. The onset of menarche marks this era. Menstrual cycle disorders or irregularities rank among the most common gynecological issues among adult females, particularly adolescents. The target population's most common menstrual issues include dysmenorrhea and premenstrual symptoms. In India, only 48% of teenage females know anything about menstruation before their first period. Extensive research instruments were not employed in the investigation to assess menstrual issues.
Objective of study:
• To assess the grading of premenstrual symptoms and menstrual symptoms.
• To assess the premenstrual and menstrual symptoms score for different variables.
• To check the reliability of the scale.
Material: A standardized self-made comprehensive scale used.
Research design: Observational, correlational, Interventional study.
Techniques: Purposive sample technique.
Sample size: A total of 12 adolescent girls in Wardha schools.
Result: The study finding shows that a total of 12 samples are involved in the study of Premenstrual symptoms, and physical symptoms with a mean 24.8333, standard deviation 14.55918, minimum 14.00 and maximum 62.00, affective symptoms with mean 2.2500, The average symptoms are 3.36087, minimum and maximum values are 10.00; the average behavior and concentration symptoms are 0.6667, minimum and maximum values are 5.00; the average negative symptoms are 10.4167, minimum and maximum values are 8.00 and 19.00; the average PMDD symptoms are 27.5833, minimum and maximum values are 20.00 and 50.00; the average combined symptoms are 11.7500, minimum and maximum values are 7.00 and 30.00. For menstrual symptoms, physical symptoms were recorded with a mean of 26.7500, standard deviation: Of 14.89432, with minimum of 14.00 and maximum of 55.00 Average of 5.5833, standard deviation of 5.17790, lowest of 0.00, maximum of 15.00, were recorded for affective symptoms. Focus and conduct indicators were noted with an average of 1.1667, standard deviation of 2.51661, lowest 0.00, and highest 7.00, PMDD was assessed with a mean 6.3333, standard deviation of 3.82179, minimum of 3.00 and maximum of 16.00, and standard deviation of 4.83281, minimum 7.00 and maximum 21.00. Negative symptoms were reported with mean of 10.4167, PBAC with a mean 5.5833, standard deviation 1.31137, minimum 4.00 and maximum 8.00. The mean and standard deviation of dysmenorrhea were 12.3333, 3.86907, and 10.00 and 23.00, respectively, for the minimum and maximum values. The mean for menorrhagia was 5.5833, standard deviation of 1.31137, minimum of 4.00 and maximum of 8.00 and amenorrhea was recorded with a mean of 0.0, standard deviation 0.0, minimum 0.00 and maximum 0.00.
Conclusion: According to the findings of the current study, premenstrual and menstrual symptoms scores for various variables are meaningful and can be used to gauge menstrual issues. A thorough teaching program on menarche and menstrual issues in schools could support girls in seeking appropriate medical care and coping more effectively.
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