Assessment of health literacy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and its relationship with health behaviours: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Healthy behaviours are important for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, adopting and maintaining lifestyle changes involves a complex set of behavioural changes, which most patients fail to adhere to. The current research on health literacy, which includes individual and social skills needed in health self-management, in patients with PCOS is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore health literacy, health behaviours and the relationship between the two to expand research on PCOS management.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

A gynaecological outpatient clinic.

Participants

A total of 286 patients with PCOS (≥18 years, diagnosed via Rotterdam criteria, able to self-report and give informed consent) were recruited from Mar

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10680007 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature