Table 3.
Association of PMS with moderate-to-severe impairments affecting educational activities and interpersonal relationships
| Factors | PMS group | Non-PMS group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational activities | |||
| Lack of concentration | 40 (46.5) | 69 (34.0) | 0.045 |
| Lack of motivation | 42 (48.8) | 57 (28.1) | 0.001 |
| Poor individual work performance | 44 (48.8) | 74 (36.5) | 0.020 |
| Poor collaborative work performance | 33 (38.4) | 45 (22.2) | 0.005 |
| Low scores | 48 (55.8) | 61 (30.0) | <0.001 |
| Absenteeism | 7 (8.1) | 26 (12.8) | 0.254 |
| Difficulty in working and activities | 9 (10.5) | 22 (10.8) | 0.925 |
| Interpersonal relationship | |||
| Poor relationships with friends | 6 (7.0) | 23 (11.3) | 0.260 |
| Poor relationship with family | 5 (5.8) | 22 (10.8) | 0.180 |
| Social withdrawal | 39 (45.3) | 101 (49.8) | 0.493 |
Note: Data are presented as number (%).
Abbreviation: PMS, premenstrual syndrome.