Abstract
This study aimed to assess the impact of a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis and other factors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women of reproductive age. Online questionnaires were completed and study groups compared. Potential causal relationships were evaluated using path analysis. Analyses revealed that a PCOS diagnosis alongside BMI had the largest effect on HRQoL. Higher levels of physical activity (PA) were not associated with greater HRQoL, and PA was not directly affected by any other outcome. However, reduced self-esteem was identified as a key factor in the promotion of physical and mental health.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 644-666 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Women's Reproductive Health |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 9 Jan 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- PCOS
- Physical activity
- mental health
- path analysis
- physical health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- self-esteem
- women’s health