scholarly journals The Influence of Depression on Biased Diagnosis of Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder by the PSST Inventory

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1278
Author(s):  
Andrzej Śliwerski ◽  
Karolina Koszałkowska
Keyword(s):  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽  
Premenstrual Symptom ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Retrospective Diagnosis ◽  
Symptom Screening ◽  
Item Response Theory Analysis ◽  
Depressed Group ◽  
Symptom Ratings ◽  
Feeling Overwhelmed

The diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) poses a challenge for clinicians due to the overdiagnosis of retrospective methods and overlapping symptoms with depression. The present study utilized an Item Response Theory analysis to examine the predictive utility of the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) in women with and without depression. Two hundred and fifteen women aged 20–35 completed the PSST, a daily symptom calendar, SCID-I, and CES-D for two consecutive menstrual cycles. PSST items: fatigue, depressed mood, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety/tension, and decreased interest in everyday activities were the best predictors of PMS. Unlike the daily symptom ratings, the PSST over-diagnosed PMS/PMDD in the depressed group but not in the group of women without PMS/PMDD. While diagnosing premenstrual disorders, clinicians should be aware that a retrospective diagnosis with PSST can be more sensitive to mood disorders and cycle phases than a prospective diagnosis with a daily symptoms calendar.

scholarly journals Menstrual Cycle Disorders in Professional Female Rhythmic Gymnasts

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariola Czajkowska ◽  
Ryszard Plinta ◽  
Magdalena Rutkowska ◽  
Anna Brzęk ◽  
Violetta Skrzypulec-Plinta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Daily Diary ◽  
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽  
Premenstrual Symptom ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Symptom Screening ◽  
Cycle Disorders ◽  
Female Gymnasts ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnasts

The aim of this research was to compare menstrual cycles, menstrual disorders, and the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in professional female gymnasts and their peers who donot practice any sport, and to identify factors causing a predisposition to premenstrual tension syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorders in both groups. The prospective study involved apopulation of 85 girls. The study group consisted of 45 professional female gymnasts (15–17 years of age) who lived inthe territory of Silesia, in the southern area of Poland. The control group consisted of 40 girls of the same age who lived in the same area but did not professionally practice any sport. The research tools included a questionnaire, a daily diary of PMS symptoms, a daily diary of PMDD symptoms, and a premenstrual symptom screening tool (PSST). The study showed that intensive physical activity undertaken by girls before their first menstruation is a menarche-delaying factor andthat competitive sport promotes premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The risk factors for PMS and PMDD were also identified, andincluded alcohol and coffee consumption.

scholarly journals Premenstrual Syndrome in Students of a Teaching Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-257
Author(s):  
Dhan Bahadur Shrestha ◽  
Shreya Shrestha ◽  
Debika Dangol ◽  
Barun Babu Aryal ◽  
Sabina Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Premenstrual Symptom ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Profile ◽  
Symptom Screening

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is group of psychosomatic symptoms which occurs during second half of menstrual cycle. Significant number of reproductive aged females suffer from it with its impact on their daily activities. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence, severity and impacts of Premenstrual syndrome on female students of a teaching hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among female students of a teaching hospital from Kathmandu over a period of three months. Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool was used to quantify the symptoms severity and their effect in activities. In addition; patient profile, socioeconomic status were recorded. The obtained information was entered in Statistical Package for Social Sciences and analyzed. Findings were then interpreted using chi-square test.Results: Out of the 285 respondents, 206 (72.3%) reported at least one premenstrual syndrome symptom of moderate to severe intensity among which 74 (25.9%) had at least one severe symptom. Six individuals (2.1%) fulfilled all criteria for Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder and 49 (17.2%) fulfilled the criteria for moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome and rest (80.7%) were having no or mild premenstrual syndrome with isolated symptoms. PMS was found to have significant association to menstrual bleeding (p?0.001) and severity of dysmenorrhea (p?0.001), family history of premenstrual syndrome (p=0.019) and physical activity (p=0.021). Conclusions: Premenstrual syndrome is common in female and has a considerable impact on day to day activities activities although its severe form Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is less common.Keywords: Female students; Nepal; premenstrual syndrome.

Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol Ano 7 ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Leiliane Aparecida Diniz Tamashiro ◽  
Bianca Cristina Tunes Nakad ◽  
Joel Rennó ◽  
Antônio Geraldo da Silva ◽  
Renan Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral

Objetivo: Elucidar as principais hipóteses atuais sobre o transtorno disfórico pré-menstrual (TDPM), a síndrome pré-menstrual (SPM) e a terapia cognitiva comportamental (TCC) como tratamento. Método: Foi realizada uma pesquisa nos bancos de dados PubMed, Cochrane e BIREME (LILACS/BVS), nos idiomas português, espanhol e inglês, no período de 2000 a 2017, utilizando os seguintes descritores: transtorno disfórico pré-menstrual, síndrome prémenstrual e terapia cognitiva comportamental. Resultados: Um total de 107 estudos enquadrou-se nos critérios de inclusão – artigos de revisão da literatura, estudos do tipo corte transversal, estudos do tipo coorte prospectivo e estudo do tipo coorte retrospectivo. Cento e cinco estudos identificaram fatores fundamentais para o desenvolvimento da TDPM – as hipóteses da função ovariana, função hormonal, neurotransmissores, genética e fatores ambientais e vulnerabilidade. Desde 2009, temos estudos sobre a TCC como tratamento de primeira linha. Conclusão: Os fundamentos do TDPM podem ser vistos como uma complexa multiplicidade de fatores. Ainda não há nada conclusivo; futuras pesquisas são necessárias para definir os processos etiopatogênicos do TDPM. A TCC demonstrou sua eficácia como tratamento de primeira linha para SPM e TDPM.

scholarly journals Evidence of validity and reliability of the adaptive functioning scale for intellectual disability (EFA-DI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Selau ◽  
Mônia Aparecida da Silva ◽  
Euclides José de Mendonça Filho ◽  
Denise Ruschel Bandeira
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
International Context ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Item Response Theory Analysis ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Intellectual disability (ID) is a developmental disorder characterized by deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) defines adaptive functioning as a severity measure of ID. The availability of tests in the international context to assess this construct has increased in recent years. In Brazil, however, non-systematic assessment of adaptive functioning, such as through observation and interviews, still predominates. The Escala de Funcionamento Adaptativo para Deficiência Intelectual EFA-DI [Adaptive Functioning Scale for Intellectual Disabilities] is a new instrument developed in Brazil to assess the adaptive functioning of 7- to 15-year-old children and support the diagnosis of ID. This study’s objectives were to investigate evidence of validity related to the EFA-DI’s internal structure, criterion validity, and reliability. The psychometric analyses involved two statistical modeling types, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and item response theory analysis (IRT). These results highlight the EFA-DI scale’s strong psychometric properties and support its use as a parental report measure of young children’s adaptive functioning. Future studies will be conducted to develop norms of interpretation for the EFA-DI. This study is expected to contribute to the fields of psychological assessment and child development in Brazil.

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