A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HIIT IN COMBINATION WITH CBT ON ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PCOS WOMEN

Dr. Sandhiya M. Ph.D. Saniyya Salam, Mahisree Bharathi U. V. Ph.D., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam Ph.D

ABSTRACT

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that commonly affect
s women of reproductive age. The
condition can lead to various physical challenges, such as irregular menstrual cycles, fertility problems, and body
image concerns, along with other long term health complications. These symptoms often contribute to increased
psychological distress, which can significantly impact a person's overall well being and quality of life. The aim of
the study is to improve depression and anxiety among PCOS women by using High Intensity Interval Training and
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The study was an experiment al study which included a total of 30 samples within
age group 18 30 years. They were divided randomly divided into two groups of 15 subjects in each group where
Group A were given High Intensity Interval Training along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy w hile Group B
were given only Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The result of the study prove that each group shows p value
(p=<0.001). However, Group A (HIIT and CBT) shows more significant improvement than Group B ( This
study concluded that GROUP A (HI IT AND CBT) and GROUP B (CBT) is effective in reducing depression and
anxiety among PCOS women but more significant improvements had been observed in GROUP A which included
both HIIT and CBT.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Depression, Anxiety, Pol ycystic Ovarian Syndrome Quality Of Life, High Intensity Interval Training, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.