title: The association between premenstrual dysphoric disorder and internet use disorder.
abstract: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is an important women's mental health issue. This study aimed to investigate the association between Internet use disorder (IUD), PMDD, and their associated factors, such as stress and impulsivity. Women with PMDD (n = 79) and controls (n = 76) were recruited from the community. The diagnoses of PMDD and IUD were confirmed by psychiatric interviews. Participants were evaluated with the Chen Internet Addiction Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale in both the premenstrual and follicular phases. Women with PMDD were more likely to have IUD. Women with PMDD had greater severity of IUD, perceived stress, and impulsivity than the control group in the premenstrual phase. Impulsivity mediated the association between PMDD and IUD, while both impulsivity and perceived stress mediated the association between PMDD and IUD severity. Thus, IUD should be evaluated and treated among women with PMDD, particularly for those with higher impulsivity or higher perceived stress. Strategies for stress management and counseling for impulsivity should be provided to women with PMDD, particular to those comorbid with IUD.
authors: a Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital , Kaohsiung Medical University , Kaohsiung , Taiwan.
authors: Chih-Hung
authors: CH
authors: Ko
authors: Cheng-Fang
authors: CF
authors: Yen
authors: Cheng-Yu
authors: CY
authors: Long
authors: Cheng-Sheng
authors: CS
authors: Chen
authors: Tzu-Hui
authors: TH
authors: Huang
authors: Ju-Yu
authors: JY
authors: Yen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D016015:Logistic Models; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult