IMPACT OF TAILORED NURSING CARE ON DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL VARIABLES AMONG WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS

Abstract

Objective: An intervention designed to address polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was examined in this study using a quasi-experimental design. Introduction: Menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic disturbances are some of the symptoms of PCOS. PCOS was a complex disease that requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Methodology: Among women with PCOS, both experimental and control groups had diverse demographic characteristics, including age, education, employment, income, and menstrual patterns. Significant proportions of participants did not know anything about PCOS before getting information from medical professionals. Results: There were common premenstrual symptoms and menstrual pain in both groups, with no postmenstrual symptoms reported in most. PCOS and underlying diseases were rare in most participants. Non-vegetarian diets were preferred by the majority of women in both groups. BMI, waist-hip ratio, were not significantly different between treatment and control groups at pretest. After the posttest 1 and 2, the experimental group showed improvements in health risk (waist-hip ratio) compared to the control group. Summary: This study emphasized the importance of tailored nursing interventions for improving the health outcomes of women with PCOS. In addition to improving specific clinical parameters, the comprehensive nursing intervention enhanced PCOS knowledge. Conclusion: It was evident that such interventions could provide benefits to individuals with this complex endocrine disorder and enhance their overall well-being.