Psychosocial Correlates of Young Females Suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Saher Rafique; Uzma Ilyas

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v72i1.6225

Authors

Saher Rafique University of Central Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Uzma Ilyas University of Central Punjab, Lahore Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v72i1.6225

Keywords:

Acne, Appearance distress, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Social anxiety

Abstract

Objective: To explore the psychosocial correlates of women under treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Study Design: Cross sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Different Clinics and Hospitals of Lahore and Gujranwala, from Aug 2019 to Nov 2020.

Methodology: Single women seeking treatment for PCOS were included in the study. Derriford appearance scale and social interaction anxiety scale were used in this study.

Results: A total of 180 women were included in the study. The result indicated significant positive correlation between appearance distress and social anxiety (r=0.41, p<0.001). Majority of women were visiting beauty parlors to evade facial hair and buying products to conceal their acne.

Conclusion: Women diagnosed with PCOS reported to experience the appearance distress and anxiety specifically in social gatherings.