Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical late luteal phase disorder of the menstrual cycle whereby the daily functioning of women is affected by emotional and physical symptoms substantially interfering with their quality of life. Little is known about PMS in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This st...
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doaj-63bb8d39f1f544149ff2861dcbaf6bf12020-11-25T02:17:12ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432019-08-01118193910.3390/nu11081939nu11081939Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAEMona S. Hashim0Asma A. Obaideen1Haitham A. Jahrami2Hadia Radwan3Hani J. Hamad4Alaa A. Owais5Lubna G. Alardah6Samir Qiblawi7Nabeel Al-Yateem8“Mo’ez Al-Islam” E. Faris9Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEMinistry of Health, Manama, BahrainDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jerash 26150, JordanDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEDepartment of Histopathology, College of Medicine, Hail University, Hail 55462, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences/Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAEPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical late luteal phase disorder of the menstrual cycle whereby the daily functioning of women is affected by emotional and physical symptoms substantially interfering with their quality of life. Little is known about PMS in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of PMS among university students in Sharjah, UAE, and clarify its associations with dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and anthropometric factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted on female college students at the University of Sharjah, UAE. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and anthropometric assessments. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. Participants were 300 adult university students aged 18−24 years (mean age 20.07 ± 1.53 years). In total, 95% of participants reported at least one PMS symptom during their menstrual period. The prevalence of PMS was 35.3%, with mild symptoms being the most commonly reported. Multiple regression analysis showed that smoking was associated with increased risk of reporting psychological (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.1−5.8; <i>p</i> < 0.05) and behavioral symptoms (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.0−4.9; <i>p</i> < 0.05), while high calorie/fat/sugar/salt foods intake was associated with increased risk of reporting physical symptoms (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.4−7.3; <i>p</i> < 0.05). However, fruit consumption (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.125−0.92; <i>p</i> < 0.05) was associated with a decreased risk of reporting behavioral symptoms. A high prevalence of PMS was reported among university students, with smoking and high calorie/fat/sugar/salt food consumption identified as strong risk factors for PMS.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1939Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)anthropometrydietary habitslifestyle behaviors |
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Mona S. Hashim Asma A. Obaideen Haitham A. Jahrami Hadia Radwan Hani J. Hamad Alaa A. Owais Lubna G. Alardah Samir Qiblawi Nabeel Al-Yateem “Mo’ez Al-Islam” E. Faris |
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Mona S. Hashim Asma A. Obaideen Haitham A. Jahrami Hadia Radwan Hani J. Hamad Alaa A. Owais Lubna G. Alardah Samir Qiblawi Nabeel Al-Yateem “Mo’ez Al-Islam” E. Faris Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE Nutrients Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) anthropometry dietary habits lifestyle behaviors |
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Mona S. Hashim Asma A. Obaideen Haitham A. Jahrami Hadia Radwan Hani J. Hamad Alaa A. Owais Lubna G. Alardah Samir Qiblawi Nabeel Al-Yateem “Mo’ez Al-Islam” E. Faris |
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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE |
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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE |
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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE |
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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE |
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Premenstrual Syndrome Is Associated with Dietary and Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Sharjah, UAE |
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premenstrual syndrome is associated with dietary and lifestyle behaviors among university students: a cross-sectional study from sharjah, uae |
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical late luteal phase disorder of the menstrual cycle whereby the daily functioning of women is affected by emotional and physical symptoms substantially interfering with their quality of life. Little is known about PMS in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of PMS among university students in Sharjah, UAE, and clarify its associations with dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and anthropometric factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted on female college students at the University of Sharjah, UAE. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and anthropometric assessments. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. Participants were 300 adult university students aged 18−24 years (mean age 20.07 ± 1.53 years). In total, 95% of participants reported at least one PMS symptom during their menstrual period. The prevalence of PMS was 35.3%, with mild symptoms being the most commonly reported. Multiple regression analysis showed that smoking was associated with increased risk of reporting psychological (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.1−5.8; <i>p</i> < 0.05) and behavioral symptoms (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.0−4.9; <i>p</i> < 0.05), while high calorie/fat/sugar/salt foods intake was associated with increased risk of reporting physical symptoms (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.4−7.3; <i>p</i> < 0.05). However, fruit consumption (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.125−0.92; <i>p</i> < 0.05) was associated with a decreased risk of reporting behavioral symptoms. A high prevalence of PMS was reported among university students, with smoking and high calorie/fat/sugar/salt food consumption identified as strong risk factors for PMS. |
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) anthropometry dietary habits lifestyle behaviors |
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