‘Everything’s from the inside out with PCOS’: Exploring women’s experiences of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities through Skype™ interviews
| Autor: | Sophie Williams, David Sheffield, Rebecca C Knibb |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Health Psychology Open, Vol 2 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2055-1029 20551029 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2055102915603051 |
| Popis: | Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 10 women. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can experience co-morbidities, including depressive symptoms. This research explores the experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities. Totally, 10 participants with polycystic ovary syndrome took part in Skype™ interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: change (to life plans and changing nature of condition); support (healthcare professionals, education and relationships); co-morbidities (living with other conditions and depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation) and identity (feminine identity and us and them). The findings highlight the need for screening of women with polycystic ovary syndrome for depressive disorders. |
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