ArticleSaudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society2017
Relationship between health literacy and body mass index among Arab women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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- A structural equation model linking health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Health literacy and related behaviour among pregnant women with obesity: a qualitative interpretive description study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Association between Health Literacy and Prevalence of Obesity, Arterial Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Providing lifestyle advice to women with PCOS: an overview of practical issues affecting success.BMC endocrine disorders · 2021Review
- Exploring the relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption: a population-based study from southern Iran.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Health literacy research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: an integrative review.International journal of public health · 2019Review
- Translation and cultural adaptation of Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-effects Scale (GASS) in Arabic.PloS one · 2018Article
- Do Health Literacy and Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Predict the Lifestyle Choices of Arabic-Speaking Female University Students.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) puts patients at higher risk for obesity and diabetes. Poor health literacy is also associated with these conditions. Notably, weight loss is associated with improved ovulation and pregnancy rates for women with PCOS. In this study the association between health literacy and body mass index (BMI) among women with PCOS was examined.
methodsThe health literacy of women with PCOS was measured using the Arabic version of the single item literacy screener (SILS) at a university medical center. Sociodemographic and medical information was collected by interviewing the participants and reviewing their medical records, respectively. The relationship between health literacy and BMI was assessed by multiple logistic regression analysis.
resultsHealth literacy was assessed in 127 women with PCOS from September 2015 to February 2016. Only 16.54% of participants had limited health literacy. The mean BMI for all participants was 30.57 (kg/m
conclusionImproving the health literacy of patients with PCOS may have a positive impact on their BMI and eventually lead to favorable health outcomes.
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