Study the relationship between self efficacy and quality of life and comparing them in polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age with high prevalence and different metabolic, reproductive and psychological consequences that clarify the necessity of doing research in this regard. The aim of this study was to Study the relationship between self efficacy and quality of life and comparing them in polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.Methods: This research was done made use of a causal-comparative method with 129 women with polycystic ovary syndrome and 125 healthy women. Available sampling method was emoloyed using Rotterdam criteria. Women of both research and control groups responsed to the WHOQOL- BREF and GSE – 10 questionnaires. Data were then analyzed with SPSS software version 20 using statistical methods including pearson’s coefficient , regression, T-test and multivariate analysis of variance.Result: According to Findings, quality of life was significantly lower in research group than healthy group (p Conclusion: It seems to be essential to increase awareness, screening and referring process in order to take advantage of the advisory services to improve psychological factors in PCOS and healthy groups.

کلیدواژه ها:

Healthy Women ، Quality of life ، Self efficacy ، Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)