Psychological Distress and Physical Activity Among Women With a Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

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الملخص

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of physical inactivity and its association with psychological distress among women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Qatar. Thirty-one participants aged 18-54 years were recruited from the Women’s Wellness and Research Center at Hamad Medical Corporation using convenience sampling. Demographic information, PCOS-related symptoms, physical activity levels (i.e., International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short-Form), and psychological distress(i.e., Kessler K10 Scale) were assessed through an online survey sent to participants via SMS or through a phone call. Descriptive analyses showed that 64.5% of participants were either overweight or obese based on their reported body mass index (BMI), 41.9% did not meet the recommended physical activity levels, and 38.7% reported moderate or severe psychological distress. Non-parametric comparative analyses explored differences in psychological distress and physical activity (PA) measures among various demographic groups. While age, income, and employment status showed no significant variations (ps > 0.05), BMI and nationality exhibited notable differences. Specifically, higher psychological distress was associated with obesity as compared, while overweight individuals engaged more in PA compared to normal-weight counterparts. Additionally, Arabs had higher levels of vigorous PA than Qataris, with non-Arab individuals showed greater engagement in walking and total PA than Qataris. Regression analyses indicated a significant association between psychological distress (particularly depression scores) and sedentary behavior (i.e., sitting). These findings emphasize the critical role of addressing sedentary behavior and promoting physical activity to improve mental health outcomes in individuals with PCOS. Future research should focus on developing effective assessments and interventions to enhance physical activity levels, reduce sedentary behavior and enhance overall psychological health and quality of life in women suffering from PCOS.

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رقم الوثيقة

0eed80fe-10c2-48de-9ca1-93087a1bad5b

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نوع الوسائط

Crawler

نوع المحتوى

الرسائل العلمية

صيغة المصدر

رسائل ماجيستير

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0eed80fe-10c2-48de-9ca1-93087a1bad5b_1.pdf

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English

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اسم المصدر

Psychological Distress and Physical Activity Among Women With a Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

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كلمات الباحثين

Polycystic ovary syndrome - Body mass index - Physical activity - Psychological health - Psychological distress

إشراف وإعداد

الإشراف

Lina Majed

الإعداد

Khaloud Mohammed Saeed Almarri

الاقتباسات الببليوغرافية