Examining Health Behaviour of Inviduals Diagnosed With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Author(s)
Patricia Szántóri, MSc1, Annamaria Pakai, MSc, RN, PhD2, Eszter Ilona Kovács, BSc3, Bettina Kovács, MSc4, Imre Boncz, MSc, PhD, MD4, Luca F. Kajos, MSc4, Dalma Pónusz-Kovács, MSc4, Tímea Csákvári, MSc, PhD5, Réka Vajda, PhD4;
1University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Pécs, Hungary, 2University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Szombathely, Hungary, 3Platánliget Integrated Social Institute, Bóly, Hungary, 4University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute for Health Insurance, Pécs, Hungary, 5University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute for Health Insurance, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
1University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Pécs, Hungary, 2University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Szombathely, Hungary, 3Platánliget Integrated Social Institute, Bóly, Hungary, 4University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute for Health Insurance, Pécs, Hungary, 5University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute for Health Insurance, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
OBJECTIVES: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 8-21% of women of reproductive age worldwide. The aim of our research was to assess the health behavior, dietary habits, modifications thereof, attitude towards exercise, as well as the quality of mental health and its significance among women diagnosed with PCOS.
METHODS: We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional study among women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (n=103) through a questionnaire-based, anonymous survey. We utilized a self-designed questionnaire (including sociodemographic data, dietary habits, application of diets, exercise habits), validated questionnaires FFQ, IPAQ, and PCOSQOL-42. Data analysis was carried out at a 95% confidence level (p<0.05), employing descriptive statistics (absolute and relative frequencies) and mathematical statistical methods following examination of the data (correlation and variance analysis).
RESULTS: There is a significant correlation between openness and age group distribution (p=0.011). Those who do not follow a diet, experienced a higher deterioration in their mental health (6.45) compared to those who follow some form of dietary regimen. In terms of age groups, individuals between the ages of 36-40 were most negatively impacted in terms of mental health due to PCOS. 88.4% of respondents reported changes in dietary habits following diagnosis, and 60.2% of participants follow some form of diet.
CONCLUSIONS: Our research results confirm that the majority of respondents strive to eat healthily, and in comparison with international recommendations, we obtained similar results in practice as well. The level of physical activity does not necessarily correlate with Body Mass Index results, and the emotions triggered by PCOS greatly influence individuals' quality of life.
METHODS: We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional study among women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (n=103) through a questionnaire-based, anonymous survey. We utilized a self-designed questionnaire (including sociodemographic data, dietary habits, application of diets, exercise habits), validated questionnaires FFQ, IPAQ, and PCOSQOL-42. Data analysis was carried out at a 95% confidence level (p<0.05), employing descriptive statistics (absolute and relative frequencies) and mathematical statistical methods following examination of the data (correlation and variance analysis).
RESULTS: There is a significant correlation between openness and age group distribution (p=0.011). Those who do not follow a diet, experienced a higher deterioration in their mental health (6.45) compared to those who follow some form of dietary regimen. In terms of age groups, individuals between the ages of 36-40 were most negatively impacted in terms of mental health due to PCOS. 88.4% of respondents reported changes in dietary habits following diagnosis, and 60.2% of participants follow some form of diet.
CONCLUSIONS: Our research results confirm that the majority of respondents strive to eat healthily, and in comparison with international recommendations, we obtained similar results in practice as well. The level of physical activity does not necessarily correlate with Body Mass Index results, and the emotions triggered by PCOS greatly influence individuals' quality of life.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2025-05, ISPOR 2025, Montréal, Quebec, CA
Value in Health, Volume 28, Issue S1
Code
PCR171
Topic
Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Patient Behavior and Incentives, Patient-reported Outcomes & Quality of Life Outcomes
Disease
SDC: Mental Health (including addition), SDC: Reproductive & Sexual Health, STA: Nutrition