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Food Habits in Overweight and Obese Adolescent Girls With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos): A Qualitative Study in Iran Publisher Pubmed

Summary: A study of overweight teens with PCOS found many had unhealthy eating habits and skipped meals, pointing to the need for better diet support to improve health. #PCOS #TeenHealth

Hajivandi L1, 2 ; Noroozi M3 ; Mostafavi F4 ; Ekramzadeh M5
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Source: BMC Pediatrics Published:2020


Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It seems that over the recent years, PCOS has augmented in adolescent girls due to unhealthy food habits and obesity. So, the present study was conducted to explore the food habits in overweight and obese adolescent girls with PCOS. Methods: In the present qualitative study, 33 participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and field notes. These data were analyzed through the use of conventional qualitative content analysis. Results: Three main categories were extracted: First, the high consumption of unhealthy food had three sub-categories: high consumption of fatty and salty foods, high consumption of unhealthy snacks, and high consumption of sugar-rich foods. Second, low consumption of healthy food had three sub-categories: low consumption of dairy products, low consumption of fiber-rich foods, and low consumption of meat, beans, fish and seafood Third, inappropriate behavioral habits had three sub-categories: lack of concentration and consumption of large meals, inappropriate dietary and physical activity patterns, and skipping the meals and going on arbitrary diets. Conclusion: This research through presenting an image of food habits in overweight and obese adolescent girls with PCOS is able to help for designing the necessary interventions to change the food habits, control the symptoms and complications of PCOS, and finally, improve the reproductive health of these girls. © 2020 The Author(s).
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