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Experience of mental health in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a descriptive phenomenological study.
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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology . Dec2023, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aims to investigate the experiences, emotional coping strategies, and help-seeking needs of women with PCOS from their perspective, considering common psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression that are prevalent among individuals with PCOS. Materials and Methods: The study recruited 14 women with PCOS for semi-structured interviews between October and November 2022, using a descriptive phenomenology method design. The interviews were analyzed using NVivo 12 software. Results: Four themes and eleven subthemes were derived from the semi-structured interviews: (1) Negative Mental Health Status; (2) Four Patterns of Emotion Regulation; (3) The Psychological Double-Edged Sword: Family Social Network; (4) Strong Demands for Psychological Counseling and Lifestyle Guidance. Conclusion: The study suggests that interventions should focus on fostering internalized self-efficacy and emotional expression, promoting constructive familial support, and providing psychological counseling and lifestyle recommendations to alleviate psychological distress experienced by women with PCOS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0167482X
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174469017
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2023.2218987