Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Reviews of Studies in Malaysia, Measures Used, and Validation of the Daily Record of Severity of Problems
- Author:
Siti Inarah Hasim
1
Author Information
1. Department of Psychology, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Collective Name:Siti Inarah Hasim; Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder;
Premenstrual Syndrome;
Daily Record of Severity of Problems;
Assessments;
Malaysia
- MeSH:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2019;15(2):130-136
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is the most severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). It impacts the lives and productivity of women worldwide. The literature review found eight studies conducted on PMS and menstruation in Malaysia. However, none of these studies focused on PMDD and reported the utilization of psychometrically valid and reliable tools in assessing it. One of the common measures used to assess PMDD is Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP). Items in DRSP are based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth edition. Currently, there are two published studies on the validation of DRSP and its psychometric properties which will be discussed in this paper. The review shows that an ongoing adaptation and validation study of DRSP among Malaysian is being conducted. This will contribute to the body of knowledge regarding PMDD in local settings
- Full text:11.2019my0414.pdf
