Outcome of Interventional Programme on Quality of Life of Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Beena ◽  
Kochuthressiamma Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

scholarly journals The translation and validation of the Arabic Version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (AR-PCOSQ)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Alghadeer ◽  
Alhanouf Algarawi ◽  
Faten Abu-Rkybah ◽  
Mashael M. Alshebly ◽  
Yazed Alruthia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is prevalent in females of reproductive age with signs and symptoms that significantly reduce self-esteem and have a negative impact on their quality of life. The management of PCOS signs and symptoms should result in an improvement in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients. Polycystic ovarian syndrome questionnaire (PCOSQ) is a disease-specific scale. The PCOSQ has been translated into different languages and assessed in different populations. The validity and reliability of PCOSQ varied depending on the ethnicity and culture of the respondents. The objective of the study was to establish a valid and reliable version of the PCOSQ (AR-PCOSQ) in Arabic. Methods A cross-sectional study using the translated and validated AR-PCOSQ questionnaire was conducted by interviewing 117 women with PCOS. Results The mean age (years) and BMI (kg/m2) of subjects were 29.90 ± 6.33 and 27.21 ± 5.54, respectively. Most of the patients had ≥ 1-year long history of PCOS (73.5%) and a post-school degree (64.96%). The content validity index (CVI) for the AR-PCOSQ from 10 gynecologists was 0.9, indicating satisfactory validity content. The internal consistency for reliability confirmation measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was applied. Alpha coefficients for all items together was 0.863, indicating good reliability. The intraclass correlation coefficients for each item for 30 participants were also acceptable, ranging from 0.911 to 0.986 with p value < 0.001. As far as the factor analysis is concerned, the overall Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin sampling adequacy measure was 0.772. The Bartlett sphericity test was significant (p ≤ 0.001), Indicating that there were interrelated variables. Conclusion Our results demonstrated the initial reliability and validity of the Arabic version of the PCOSQ as a measure of specific HRQoL in Saudi women with PCOS. This will fill an important gap in measuring the HRQoL for patients with PCOS in research and community settings in Saudi Arabia. The AR-PCOSQ can be used to help prioritize health-related concerns from the patient’s perspective.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Specified for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and its Relationship With Nutritional Attitude and Behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parisa Yavarikia ◽  
Sara Dousti ◽  
Alireza Ostadrahimi ◽  
Majid Mobasseri ◽  
Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Objectives: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that can lead to hirsutism, menstrual disorders, obesity, acne, and sometimes abortion and infertility. Considering the effect of PCOS-induced obesity on quality of life, the present study was aimed to evaluate the quality of life specified for polycystic ovary syndrome and its relationship with nutritional attitude and behavior. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 150 PCOS cases through convenience sampling in educational hospitals of Tabriz, Iran, in 2015. The used tools included socio-demographic questionnaire, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Questionnaire (PCOSQ), Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R18: uncontrolled eating (UE), cognitive restraint (CR), and emotional eating (EE)), and a questionnaire of eating attitudes (Eat-26: including food preoccupation, dieting, and oral control). The relationship between the quality of life and nutritional attitudes and behaviors was evaluated by Pearson correlation and multivariate regression analysis. In this study, P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: A mean quality of life score of 16.58±4.18 was obtained out of 0-35. Nutritional behavior averaged 42.28±19.63 out of a min-max range of 18 to 72. Mean nutritional attitude score was 24.64±12.55 out of 0-78. A significantly inverse relationship was observed between the quality of life and nutritional attitude (P<0.001, r=-0.317), as well as nutritional behavior (P=0.015, r=-0.198) in participants. In other words, the quality of life scores increased when nutritional attitude and behavior (positive attitude and behavior) decreased. Multivariate regression analysis showed that EE, dieting, and history of pregnancy were predictive variables affected the quality of life. Conclusions: There was a relationship between nutritional attitude and behavior and quality of life specified for polycystic ovary syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to nutritional and other predictors through better health planning for these women.

Analysis of quality of life in women of reproductive age with polycystic ovarian syndrome

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yana Naumenova ◽  
Elena Mahlina ◽  
Marya Rusalenko ◽  
Iryna Savasteeva ◽  
Tatyana Mokhort
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION ON WEIGHTLOSS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OBESE WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Vinaya Rajendra Patil ◽  
Poovishnu Devi Thangavelu ◽  
Vaishali Krishnat Jagtap
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Group A ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy ◽  
Group B ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Objectives: (1) The objectives of this study were to determine the effectiveness of lifestyle modification on weight loss and the quality of life in obese women with the polycystic ovarian syndrome and (2) to determine the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy on weight loss and the quality of life in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethical Committee. A total of 40 obese women with the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were selected and divided into two groups, Group A (N=17) received conventional physiotherapy alone, and Group B (n=15) received lifestyle modification along with conventional physiotherapy. The preassessment of body weight is measured by body mass index (BMI); the waist-hip ratio (W-H ratio) and body fat percentage and the quality of life were scored as per the PCOS questionnaire (PCOSQ); and postinterventional assessment was taken for the same after 9 months.Result: Intergroup statistical analysis for BMI revealed extremely significant in postintervention for Group B (P<0.0001). W-H ratio and PCOSQ were extremely significant for Group B (P<0.0001). While postintervention analysis showed extremely significant difference between Group A and Group B (P<0.0001). Group B treated with lifestyle modification, and conventional physiotherapy was extremely significant.Conclusion: Lifestyle modification with conventional physiotherapy helped in reducing weight and showed the increased quality of life in women with PCOS.

scholarly journals A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Health Related Quality of Life in Pakistani Females

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajida Naz ◽  
Nimra Anjum ◽  
Iram Gul
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder and its symptoms exist in most of young females. In Pakistan, PCOS diagnosis is being reported at an alarming rate, however the frequency of early diagnosis is very low.Objectives: Objective of this community based study was to find out prevalence of PCOS related symptomology based on Rotterdam criteria in Punjab district of Pakistan. Moreover, the relationship between health status and PCO related quality of life was also assessed.Methods: 1258 young females within the age range of 18-25 years participated in a cross sectional survey from the various colleges of Punjab District. The participants completed the questionnaire of Short Form-36, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Questionnaire and Clinical Profile Form.Results: There was an increased prevalence of one or two PCOS symptoms (i.e., Menstrual Irregularity and Hirtuism) in most of young females. Most of the females were not aware of the PCOS phenomenon. Furthermore, pearson correlation analysis on study scales revealed that with increase in PCOS symptomology, there are chances that quality of life will be poor.Discussion and Conclusion: These findings suggest that still most of educated females are largely unaware about PCOS symptoms, it needs further expansion in terms of educational seminars to promote awareness about risk factors. The results of this study can be used by educational institutions or health care centers for promoting PCOS awareness and contributing towards early diagnosis and prevention.

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