Objective To evaluate the quality of life among university students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculdade Pernambucana de Saude, in Recife, Brazil, between August 2016 and July 2017. Sociodemographic, gynecological, and lifestyle variables, and PMS occurrence, were investigated among 642 students. The short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL Bref) questionnaire was used to evaluate four domains of the quality of life of the students: physical, mental, social relationships, and environmental. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' criteria were used to define PMS. Results Of the 642 students, 49.9% had PMS, 23.3% had mild PMS and 26.6% had premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Most of the students were between 18 and 24 years old, had regular menstrual cycles, and practiced physical activity. Regarding the physical and mental domains of the WHOQOL-Bref questionnaire, a statistically significant difference was observed between the students who did not have and those who had mild or PMDD (p  Conclusion Mild PMS and PMDD are prevalent among university students on health-related courses, and the syndrome can affect the students' self-assessment of all the domains of quality of life.

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Quality of Life among University Students with Premenstrual Syndrome

Intestinal parasites stand out among the most common diseases in humans, they are directly related to extremely poor sanitary conditions, which symbolize a great public health problem in developing countries. Among those affected by the disease, children are the most vulnerable to possess an immune system less able to recognize and combat these pathogens, leading to cases of chronic diarrhea, malnutrition amongst other injuries. This study aimed to determine the occurrence and intensity of major intestinal parasites that affect children, 0-5 years old, enrolled in a nursery in Maringá-Pr. Forty-five isolated feces samples were collected and processed by the methods of Hoffman and Faust, as preconized in the literature. The qualitative analyses were to identify the parasites, performed at the Laboratory of Clinical Analyses, Ingá College. After analyzing the results of the tests it was observed a positivity of 15.5% in the evaluated children, 71.4% of these species Giardia lamblia, followed by 14.3% of Endolimax nana and 14.3% of Enterobius vermicularis. From the data obtained, it is concluded that these results demonstrate the lack of information and awareness of population on prevention of parasitic infestations. We suggest that parasitized children be treated after proper consultation and medical prescription, and that the parents and the children’s guardians have health education.

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Tratamento da classe iii precoce relato de caso clínico

INTRODUCTION: Maternal premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe variant of premenstrual syndrome in which mood swings is the most disturbing and debilitating symptom, affecting the quality of life of women of reproductive age. The objective of this study was to identify the main physical and emotional manifestations of PMDD among undergraduate students of Physical Therapy. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study was carried between August and December 2008, with 259 undergraduate students. The following instruments were used: a questionnaire covering social and economic data; the Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ); Steiner's self-rated premenstrual syndrome questionnaire; and the Hamilton Self-Rating Depression Questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Significance was set at 5%. RESULTS: A high prevalence of physical and emotional symptoms was found. Among the signs and symptoms assessed by MSQ, only depression showed a significant correlation with PMDD (p = 0.048). Other symptoms, such as anxiety, mood lability, physical symptoms, the ability to perform daily tasks, and pain, were not correlated with PMDD. CONCLUSION: PMDD caused physical and emotional distress among the women assessed and was significantly correlated with depression. These findings suggest that PMDD should be classified as a clinical manifestation of mood disorders.

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Repercussões do transtorno disfórico pré-menstrual entre universitárias

To assess the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the nutritional status of physically active and sedentary adult women. This case-control study included 60 women, aged 18 to 35 years, recruited from two fitness centers or from an outpatient nutrition clinic. Four evaluations were conducted, on the follicular and luteal phase in two months. Questionnaires were applied to collect information about the socioeconomic condition and PMS symptoms. Weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index. Electrical bioimpedance was used to determine body composition, and food consumption was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. The Student's t test and Chi-square test were applied to compare means and proportions between the groups. The occurrence of PMS was observed in 63.3% of women in the physically active group and 86.7% of participants in the sedentary group (p=0.074). Analysis of results relative to food consumption showed in the physically active group a low calorie consumption in 53.3% and 33.3% of the participants in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.039). In the sedentary group, a high calorie consumption was observed in 43.3% and 23.3% of the participants in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.007). The sedentary group presented carbohydrate consumption of 281.9 Â± 61.1 grams and 252.1 Â± 55.9 grams in the pre- and post-menstrual phases, respectively (p=0.001); increased consumption of lipids was also observed in these phases, 74.4 Â± 23.4 grams 63.2 Â± 19.4 grams, respectively (p=0.001). The results show that the sedentary group presents an increased frequency of PMS and increased consumption of calories, carbohydrates, lipids and sodium. In the physically active group there was association between reactance and fat percentage.

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Assessment of the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome in Physically Active and Sedentary Adult Women

The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of women with premenstrual Tension (PMT). This is a transversal and descriptive study, conducted with 139 women enrolled in a health center of the periphery of Sao Luis (MA). The data collected in the period from August 2010 to May 2011 through the application of a questionnaire adapted by researcher and WHOQOL-Bref scale, with descriptive analysis using the WHOQOLBref/program Microsoft Excel. The prevalence of premenstrual Tension was 72.66%. Among women participating in the study, it observed a predominance of symptoms irritability, breast tenderness, pelvic pain, headaches, anxiety, decreased interest in usual activities and low self-esteem. In the self-evaluation of the quality of life found to average satisfaction of 51.63% in women with premenstrual Tension. With respect to the selected facets of domains: physical, psychological, social and Environmental Affairs, the average responses was, respectively, activity of everyday life (57.61%), Esteem (46.01%), personal relationships (44.57%) and health care (40.94%). It concluded that the subject requires greater attention on the part of health professionals in conjunction with society, aiming at the elaboration of strategies for improving the quality of life of women with PMS.

Qualidade de vida de mulheres com tensão pré-menstrual a partir da escala whoqol-bref

This study has as objective to identify the possible consequences of the Syndrome of the Pre-menstrual Tension in the woman's life. Through the questionnaire, we identified disturb related to physical and emotional discomfort and as consequences the alterations in the relationships involving son, husband / boyfriend and family, as well as in the work atmosphere.

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Consequências da síndrome da tensão pré-menstrual na vida da mulher

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Consequencias de la sindrome de la tension pre-menstrual en la vida de la mujer

This study has as objective to identify the possible consequences of the Syndrome of the Pre-menstrual Tension in the woman's life. Through the questionnaire, we identified disturb related to physical and emotional discomfort and as consequences the alterations in the relationships involving son, husband/boyfriend and family, as well as in the work atmosphere.

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Cirilo César Simões

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Consequências da síndrome da tensão pré-menstrual na vida da mulher

Consequencias de la sindrome de la tension pre-menstrual en la vida de la mujer

[Consequences of the premenstrual stress syndrome in women's life].