Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Psychological Distress
Conditions
Keywords
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Symptom Burden, Psychological Distress, Inventory Development
Brief summary
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptom Severity and Distress Inventory: Development, Validity and Reliability in Turkey The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate a self-report inventory that assesses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms and the level of distress experienced by women diagnosed with PCOS. The main question it aims to answer is: Is the newly developed inventory a valid and reliable instrument for assessing PCOS symptoms and related distress in women? Participants will answer online survey questions including a demographic information form and three scales evaluating psychological health and PCOS related symptoms, including the newly developed symptom and distress inventory.
Detailed description
The research is a methodological scale development study. A review of the literature reveals that despite strong evidence linking Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to anxiety, depression, and diminished quality of life, current assessment tools often fail to adequately represent psychological symptoms. There is a critical need for holistic and culturally sensitive instruments that address both the physical and psychological dimensions of PCOS. It is therefore thought that the developed scale will fill an important gap.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being a woman aged 18-49 (of reproductive age) who states she has been diagnosed with PCOS * Being able to read and understand Turkish * Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Having a disease that could cause symptoms similar to PCOS (such as Cushing's syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia, androgen-secreting tumors)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptom Severity and Distress Inventory | At the time of survey completion (Baseline) | The newly developed inventory consists of 34 items in total, with 17 items dedicated to evaluating PCOS symptom severity and 17 items for measuring distress levels. Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 10. Total scores are calculated separately for symptom severity and distress levels, with each score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores on these measurements indicate an increase in both symptom severity and the level of distress experienced by the participant. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Information Form | At the time of survey completion (Baseline) | A 10-item form developed by the researchers to collect sociodemographic data, such as age and educational background, as well as specific questions regarding the participants' Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) history. |
| Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire-50 for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50) | At the time of survey completion (Baseline) | This scale is designed to determine the impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on quality of life. It consists of 50 items and 6 subscales: psychosocial and emotional, fertility, sexual function, obesity and menstrual disorders, hirsutism, and coping. Total scores range from 50 to 250. Subscale scores are determined by calculating the average score of the items answered within that specific domain. Unanswered items are excluded from the average score calculation. |
| Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10-PDS) | At the time of survey completion (Baseline) | This 10-item scale measures the frequency of symptoms such as nervousness, hopelessness, sadness, worthlessness, and fatigue to assess non-specific psychological distress. The scale is a 5-point Likert-type instrument, with total scores ranging from 10 to 50. Higher scores indicate higher levels of psychological distress. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMelisa Bulut, PhD
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Outcome results
None listed