Williams Sophie, Sheffield David, Knibb Rebecca C
University of Derby, UK.
University of Derby, UK; Aston University, UK.
Health Psychol Open. 2015 Aug 31;2(2):2055102915603051. doi: 10.1177/2055102915603051. eCollection 2015 Jul.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 10 women. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can experience co-morbidities, including depressive symptoms. This research explores the experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities. Totally, 10 participants with polycystic ovary syndrome took part in Skype™ interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: change (to life plans and changing nature of condition); support (healthcare professionals, education and relationships); co-morbidities (living with other conditions and depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation) and identity (feminine identity and us and them). The findings highlight the need for screening of women with polycystic ovary syndrome for depressive disorders.
多囊卵巢综合征是一种影响十分之一女性的内分泌紊乱疾病。患有多囊卵巢综合征的女性可能会出现合并症,包括抑郁症状。本研究探讨了患有多囊卵巢综合征及合并症的生活体验。共有10名多囊卵巢综合征患者参与了Skype™访谈,并采用主题分析法进行分析。数据中出现了四个主题:变化(生活计划的改变和病情性质的变化);支持(医疗保健专业人员、教育和人际关系);合并症(与其他疾病、抑郁、自残和自杀意念共存)以及身份认同(女性身份认同以及“我们”与“他们”)。研究结果强调了对多囊卵巢综合征女性进行抑郁症筛查的必要性。