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Psychological Experiences in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study Publisher



Farajzadegan Z1 ; Kazemi A2 ; Salehi M3 ; Zaremobini F4
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  1. 1. Department of Community and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Behavioral Sciences Research Center, University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research Published:2023


Abstract

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive years. In addition to multiple physical problems, this syndrome has many psychological complications. Thus, the present study attempted to explore the psychological experiences of women with PCOS in Iran's sociocultural context. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Isfahan, Iran, using a qualitative content analysis method. The participants were selected through purposive sampling from women with PCOS, their spouses, and healthcare providers in hospitals, clinics, workplaces, universities, and physicians' offices between September 2018 and November 2019. Data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews until data saturation. Data analysis was based on conventional content analysis. The interviews were transcribed and coded. Afterward, categories and concepts were extracted by grouping similar codes. Results: A total of 13 women with PCOS, four spouses, and 13 healthcare providers participated in this study. Data analysis yielded five main categories, including the patient's psychological reactions following infertility and its probability, psychological issues following menstrual disorders, patients' fear and concerns about the probability of developing chronic diseases, psychological problems following the disease, and psychological problems resulting from body appearance. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that women with PCOS were exposed to multiple psychological problems. Therefore, preventing and controlling the psychological consequences of PCOS and its complications requires healthcare providers' support and comprehensive and long-Term planning to promote the mental health of these women. © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.
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