Abstract

SOCIOECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC VARIANCES IN PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN BILASPUR, CHHATTISGARH OF CENTRAL INDIA

*Divya Shashi Oraon, Anisha Verma and Neeru Bala

ABSTRACT

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) significantly impacts women in their reproductive years, influenced by socioeconomic and demographic factors such as employment, family income, education, living conditions, and social status. Understanding these variations can enhance intervention strategies. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the socioeconomic and demographic variations in PMS among women of reproductive age in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Central India. A purposive sample of 378 women aged 18-45 was surveyed, and data were analyzed using SPSS.27 with frequency and percentage tools. Results: It indicated that 58.2% of participants were aged 18-31, with 51.6% unmarried and a majority Hindu. About 61.1% lived in joint families. Educationally, 29.9% were graduates and 23.5% held professional or honors degrees. Occupationally, 17.2% were professionals and 18.5% were technicians. Most household heads were graduates (43.4%), commonly working as clerks (19.5%) and technicians (17.5%). Family incomes varied, with 31.5% earning between 74,755-99,930 INR. The "Upper Middle" group had the highest PMS symptoms: mild (68.6%), moderate (72.6%), and severe (68.2%). The "Lower Middle" group also had significant symptoms: mild (27.1%), moderate (21.9%), severe (25.0%), and very severe (30.8%). Conclusion: These findings suggest that socioeconomic diversity may influence PMS prevalence and severity.

Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, Socioeconomic, Demographic variation, Reproductive age.