A snapshot of the lives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A photovoice investigation.
Journal article
Authors | Williams, Sophie, Sheffield, David and Knibb, Rebecca C. |
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Abstract | Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 6 percent of women. Symptoms include hirsutism, acne, and infertility. This research explores the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women’s lives using photovoice. Nine participants photographed objects related to their quality of life and made diary entries explaining each photograph. Three themes emerged from thematic analysis of the diaries: control (of symptoms and polycystic ovary syndrome controlling their lives), perception (of self, others, and their situation), and support (from relationships, health care systems, and education). These findings illuminate positive aspects of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and the role pets and social networking sites play in providing support for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. |
Keywords | PCOS; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Health; Psychology; Photovoice; Qualitative |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
ISSN | 1359-1053 |
1461-7277 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314547941 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/582158 |
hdl:10545/582158 | |
Publication dates | 09 Sep 2014 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 13 Nov 2015, 14:10 |
Rights | Archived with thanks to Journal of Health Psychology |
Contributors | University of Derby |
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https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/95147/a-snapshot-of-the-lives-of-women-with-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-a-photovoice-investigation
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