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‘Everything’s from the inside out with PCOS’: Exploring women’s experiences of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities through Skype™ interviews
- Source :
- Health Psychology Open, Vol 2 (2015)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2015.
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Abstract
- 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.
- Subjects :
- Psychology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20551029
- Volume :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Health Psychology Open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.19029f8737c14712ac7d87af1d8e3bbb
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915603051