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Nursing and Health Vol. 10(2), pp. 7 - 14
DOI: 10.13189/nh.2025.100201
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Assessment of Body Image Disturbance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Marah Yousef Debo 1,*, Marwan Ali Issa 2, Azeiza Mustafa Haddad 3
1 Facutly of Nursing, Latakia University, Syria
2 Department of Maternal Nursing and Women Health, Faculty of Nursing, Latakia University, Syria
3 Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Latakia University, Syria
ABSTRACT
Objective: This study aimed to assess body image disturbance among women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Latakia. It represents the first study of its kind within the Syrian context, where cultural and religious factors influence body image perception. Design: A descriptive study utilizing a structured questionnaire that included demographic and health data, along with the Body Image Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Setting: The study was conducted in the gynecology and obstetrics clinics of Latakia University Hospital and the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Latakia. Subjects: Women diagnosed with PCOS (n = 40) who attended gynecology and obstetrics clinics during the study period. Results: The study found that 72.5% of women had a negative body image, while 20% had a neutral perception. Married women, those aged between 25 and under 35 years, non-obese women, and those without hirsutism showed higher body image evaluations compared to other groups. Conclusion: Participants exhibited a generally negative perception of their body image. The study identified that women aged between 25 and under 35 years, of normal weight, and without hirsutism had significantly higher body image evaluations. This study did not assess psychological disorders associated with PCOS (such as depression). Future studies in Syria are recommended to incorporate this aspect for a deeper understanding.
KEYWORDS
Assessment, Body Image Disturbance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Syrian Context
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Marah Yousef Debo , Marwan Ali Issa , Azeiza Mustafa Haddad , "Assessment of Body Image Disturbance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome," Nursing and Health, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 7 - 14, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/nh.2025.100201.
(b). APA Format:
Marah Yousef Debo , Marwan Ali Issa , Azeiza Mustafa Haddad (2025). Assessment of Body Image Disturbance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Nursing and Health, 10(2), 7 - 14. DOI: 10.13189/nh.2025.100201.