Urszula Sioma-Markowska
Department of Nursing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Women’s Health, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
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Original Research Article
Polycystic ovary syndrome and the perception of body image by women
Author(s): Urszula Sioma-Markowska* and Olszewska Milena
Introduction. Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disease among women in reproductive age. Symptoms of the syndrome can directly affect body image and lead to psychological consequences. Aim. Evaluation of body image in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Material and methods. A group of 214 women in the age range 18-45 years old with diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome participated in an online survey. The survey used as a data collection tool was created specifically for this paper and includes elements of Głębocka’s self-perception scale and modified Ferriman-Gallwey hirsutism scale. Statistical data analysis was performed in the Statistica program using Student’s t-test. The accepted statistical significance was p ≤ 0,05. .. Read More»