Effectiveness of Physical Activity program on Symptom Management in Adolescents with PCOS
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2592Keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Adolescents, Physical activityAbstract
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that significantly impacts adolescent girls, characterized by a constellation of symptoms including menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic disturbances.
Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Physical Activity program on Symptom Management in Adolescents with PCOS.
Methodology: A pre-experimental, single-group pretest-posttest design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical activity program on managing PCOS symptoms in adolescents aged 12-19 years. The study assessed participants before and after the intervention without a control group. A total of 150 adolescent females with a confirmed PCOS diagnosis were recruited through convenience sampling from selected schools. Participants provided informed consent, and those with other serious medical conditions were excluded.
Results: The result revealed that significant improvements were observed post-intervention, with reductions in the severity of symptoms like darkened skin (from 56.45% to 29.03%), bodily pain (lower back) (from 54.84% to 37.10%), and weight loss (from 54.84% to 27.42%). Anthropometric measures showed significant reductions in weight, BMI, and waist circumference (p-value < 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the 8-week physical activity program in improving physical health indicators.'
Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a significant improvement in anthropometric measures such as weight, BMI, and waist circumference further confirm the program's effectiveness in addressing the health complexities associated with PCOS.
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