Health system-related needs for healthy nutritional behaviors in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): a qualitative study in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women. Given the prevalence of this disease in adolescent girls as well as its serious physical, psychological, and social consequences, the present study aimed to explore the health system-related needs for healthy nutritional behaviors in adolescent girls with PCOS.

Methods

This qualitative content analysis was conducted in Shiraz, Iran between November 2016 and October 2017. Eighteen Adolescent girls with PCOS and 15 healthcare providers (midwives, gynecologists, nutritionists, and endocrinologists) were selected through purposeful sampling with maximum variation strategy. Data were collected through individual in-depth and semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field

SUBMITTER: Hajivandi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354299 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature