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

Content Provider	SAGE Publishing
Author	Williams, Sophie Sheffield, David Knibb, Rebecca C.
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	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.
Related Links	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2055102918788195?download=true
ISSN	20551029
Issue Number	2
Volume Number	5
Journal	Health Psychology Open (HPO)
e-ISSN	20551029
DOI	10.1177/2055102918788195
Language	English
Publisher	Sage Publications UK
Publisher Date	2018-07-19
Publisher Place	London
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	© The Author(s) 2018
Subject Keyword	quality of life development polycystic ovary syndrome SCALE
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Clinical Psychology Psychiatry and Mental Health

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