J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2008 Jan;47(1):45-51.

Associations of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder with Quality of Life, Socio-Occupational Function and Disability in Nurses

• Kim SY
• Kim JM
• Kim WJ
• Yang SJ
• Kim SW
• Shin IS
• Yoon JS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to investigate the prospective associations of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) with quality of life, socio-occupational function and disability.
METHODS
170 nurses were recruited from two general hospitals. Interviews were made at baseline and at four follow-up points (two mid follicular phases and two late luteal phases of the two consecutive menstrual cycles). The baseline evaluation consisted of sociodemographic characteristics and menstrual history. PMDD was diagnosed by DSM-IV criteria after observation of the two menstrual cycles. The follow-up evaluations were consisted of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief form, the Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale, and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Scale-II.
RESULTS
PMDD was detected 15 (8.8%) of 170 participants. The PMDD group showed significantly worse quality of life and socio-occupational functioning than the none-PMDD group particularly at the late luteal phases. No significant differences were found in sociodemographic characteristics and menstrual history between those with and without PMDD.
CONCLUSION
PMDD was prospectively associated with worse quality of life and socio-occupational functioning in this study group.

Keyword

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); Quality of life; Socio-occupational function; Disability

MeSH Terms

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hospitals, General
Menstrual Cycle
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
World Health Organization