ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Antony Joy and Sheethal Kuriakose
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Ovarian diseases are conditions affecting young women which deteriorates their reproductive and general health. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder affecting about one in 15 women worldwide. Global PCOS prevalence is estimated to be between 6% and 26%. The prevalence of PCOS and its symptoms is increasing with age, thus emphasizing the need for more disciplinary action to catch the disease early. Objectives: The goal of the study is to assess the quality of life of patients with PCOS and also to assess treatment related complication. Methodology: An observational study was carried out among 77 samples in Soldevanahalli village of Bengaluru. The data was collected by administering an online questionnaire (SF-36) and responses were recorded. The collected data were entered in Microsoft Excel and appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed. Results: A total of 77 subjects were enrolled in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The mean age of the study population was 25.08 ± 5.05 years. The HRQOL of the subjects was assessed using SF-36 which is a combined assessment of the physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS). The average of PCS and MCS were found to be 61.34 and 55.80 respectively. The overall average of HRQOL was found to be 58.57 which represented low HRQOL in patients with PCOS. Conclusion: From this study it is evident that by imparting appropriate screening and proper patient counselling will results in early detection there by improving the overall quality of life.
Keywords: PCOS, SF-36, HRQOL.
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