The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life scale (PCOSQOL): Development and preliminary validation

Health Psychology Open

SophieWilliams¹ 

关键词: development;    polycystic ovary syndrome;    quality of life;    SCALE;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055102918788195

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder amongst women, which can negatively impact quality of life. Research proposes that a more sensitive PCOS quality of life measure is needed. This study aims to develop and initially validate a quality of life scale for women with the condition in the United Kingdom. Women with PCOS (n = 714) took part in the development and initial validation of the 35-item polycystic ovary syndrome quality of life scale (PCOSQOL)(α = .95). Subscales include Impact of PCOS (α = .95), Infertility (α = .95), Hirsutism (α = .97) and Mood (α = .89). The PCOSQOL scale represents aspects of quality of life important to women with PCOS and may be more sensitive for use in the clinical and research settings.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC