Body image, self-esteem and depressive symptomatology in women with polycystic ovary syndrome/ Polikistik over sendromu olan kadinlarda beden algisi, benlik saygisi ve depresif belirtiler

• Published in: Noro-Psikiyatri Arsivi 2014-06, Vol.51 (2), p.129
• Main Authors: Annagur, Bilge Burcak, Tazegul, Aybike, Akbaba, Nursel
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Body image; Complications and side effects; Depression (Mood disorder); Diagnosis; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Psychological aspects; Risk factors
• ISSN: 1300-0667; 1309-4866
• DOI: 10.4274/npa.y6778

Introduction: In the current study we aimed to determine body image, self-esteem and depressive symptomatology in women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and compare with healthy controls. Method: This study was conducted among the patients with untreated PCOS who admitted to the Outpatient Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Faculty of Medicine of Selcuk University. A total 83 consecutive women with PCOS met the criteria of present study were included in the study. Age matched healthy controls (n=64) were recruited from employees at Selcuk University Hospital. PCOS was defined according to Rotterdam criteria. After socio-demographic characteristics of the participants were recorded, Body Image Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were completed by the participants. Results: Patients with PCOS and healthy controls did not differ in some sociodemographic variables, including age, education and economic status (p>0.05). Previous psychiatric history was more prevalent among the PCOS group (p