Towards a definition of PMS.II: A factor analytic evaluation of premenstrual change in women with symptomatic premenstrual change.
J Psychosom Res
; 35(6): 713-20, 1991.
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We have examined the value of the Premenstrual Assessment Form (PAF) in 109 women with prospectively validated symptomatic premenstrual change. Results were compared with those of non-complaining women previously published (J Psychosom Res 1990; 34: 439-446.), there was considerable overlap in categorical and numerical scales so that selection of homogeneous populations of complainers could not be achieved. However, fewer than 7% of complainers had a total PAF numerical score in the normal range (defined as 2 SD above the mean total score of controls). Factor analysis of numerical scores in women with symptomatic premenstrual change suggested three factors similar to but not identical with those of non-complaining women. These were physiological depression, anxiety-volatility and increased well-being. While the negative syndromes are compatible with clinical experience, prospective investigation will be required to assess their homogeneity.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Determinación de la Personalidad
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Síndrome Premenstrual
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Ciclo Menstrual
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Psychosom Res
Año:
1991
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido