ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2019
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in adolescents: a qualitative study.
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- The lived experiences of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and its psychological challenges: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of using 5A's model for lifestyle counseling on psychological symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized field trial.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Barriers and facilitators to exercise participation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a qualitative study.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Developing a Novel Web-Based Self-Management Support Intervention for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Mixed Methods Study With Patients and Health Care Professionals.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Appraising Unmet Needs and Misinformation Spread About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in 85,872 YouTube Comments Over 12 Years: Big Data Infodemiology Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Implementation of international guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome: barriers and facilitators among gynecologists and primary care providers.F&S reports · 2022Article
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- Development and evaluation of a psychological adjustment communication system for adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome at a high risk of depression: A mixed-method study protocol.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) use different coping strategies to confront the challenges of this disorder. Various studies extracted coping strategies amongst adult women with PCOS, but regarding the mental difference between adults and adolescents, specific study was conducted to gain a deep understanding of how adolescents cope to the many health issues they experience.
methodsFifteen adolescents aged 13-19 years with PCOS participated in comprehensive individual interviews with goal-oriented, semi-structured questions. Sampling was purposive and continued until data saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. The validity of the data was verified through measures including credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability and authenticity.
resultsThe analysis of the data helped extract the main theme of the research as "dealing with PCOS". The main theme consisted of three themes and 12 sub-theme: (1) Escaping the problem (sub-themes: Adopting a forgetting mindset, and concealment and minimization of the disorder); (2) Depressive mood (sub-themes: Poor self-perception and low self-esteem, isolation, sleep disturbances, passive aggressive behavior, emotional turmoil, feelings of humiliation, and adolescents' perceptions); and (3) Coping with the disease (sub-themes: Recovery of health, positive thinking, hope for recovery).
conclusionIn this study, the adolescents with PCOS showed a coping response to their disorder in the form of problem-solving, developing a depressive mood or adjusting to the disorder. Recognizing the mental health needs of these adolescents and improving their quality of life require the identification of ways through which they deal with PCOS.
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