Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Expanded Health Belief Model, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief summary
This study aims to examine efficacy of The Expanded Health Belief model-based intervention in enhancing female high school students' adherence to polycystic ovary syndrome health-protective behaviors.
Detailed description
The study will involve female high school students and use a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving an educational/behavioral program based on the Expanded Health Belief Model, and a control group receiving usual or routine information. The intervention will aim to improve students': Knowledge and awareness about PCOS Perceived susceptibility and severity of PCOS Perceived benefits and barriers to preventive behaviors Self-efficacy and motivation Adherence to healthy behaviors, such as healthy eating, regular physical activity, weight management, and appropriate health-seeking behaviors The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed by comparing changes in PCOS-related health-protective behaviors between the intervention and control groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALExpanded health belief model based behavioural intervention for polycystic ovarain syndrome
This is a non-pharmacological, behavioral intervention designed to enhance adherence to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) health-protective behaviors among female high school students. The intervention is based on the Expanded Health Belief Model and consists of structured educational and behavioral sessions addressing key determinants of preventive health behaviors. The intervention includes education about PCOS, increasing perceived susceptibility and severity, emphasizing the benefits of health-protective behaviors, identifying and reducing perceived barriers, enhancing self-efficacy, providing cues to action, and strengthening health motivation. Practical guidance on healthy dietary practices, regular physical activity, healthy weight management, and appropriate health-seeking behaviors is also provided to support participants in adopting and maintaining PCOS health-protective behaviors.
Sponsors
Salwan Abed Laftah
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Not applicable, as participants and researchers are aware of group assignments
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female high school students enrolled in the selected schools during the study period. * Be within the predefined age range specified in the research protocol (for example, 15-18 years). * Be able to read and understand the language used in the intervention and questionnaires. * Be willing to participate in the study. * Have no previously diagnosed PCOS. * Not be currently participating in another structured lifestyle or PCOS educational intervention.
Exclusion criteria
* Have a previously diagnosed PCOS. * Have a medical condition that prevents or significantly limits physical activity recommended in the intervention. * Have a cognitive, learning, or communication difficulty that prevents them from understanding the intervention or completing the questionnaire. * Are currently participating in another structured lifestyle, weight-management, or PCOS educational program. * Are receiving a treatment or intervention that could substantially influence the study outcomes. * Are absent from a predetermined proportion of intervention sessions (for example, more than 20%-25%). * Fail to complete the baseline assessment or required post-intervention assessment. * Withdraw their consent/assent at any stage of the study. * Become unavailable because of transfer to another school, prolonged absence, or other circumstances that prevent completion of the
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors | 6 months | Number of female high school students who would adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors as measured by the Behavioral Intention Scale to Adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors. The data will be collected using a self-reported tool. The Behavioral Intention Scale to Adhere to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Protective Behaviors includes the Dietary Intention subscale which encompasses 3 items (it ranges between 3-15). The Physical Activity Intention Subscale which encompasses 2 items (it ranges between 2-10). The Medical Engagement and Monitoring Intentions which encompasses 3 items (it ranges between 3-15). All these items are measured on a 5-point Likert scale. |
Countries
Iraq
Contacts
CONTACTSalwan Abed Laftah, PhD
Outcome results
None listed