Effect of Socio-demographic Characteristics for Infertile Overweight and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Lifestyle Habits

Research Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a significant and common obesity-related comorbidity that manifests in girls and women who are genetically prone to it Aim: This study aims to investigate the effect of socio-demographic characteristics for infertility, overweight, and polycystic ovary syndrome on lifestyle habits. Subjects and Methods: A purposive sample of 116 women with infertility, overweight, and obesity with polycystic ovary syndrome who attended Beni-Suef University Hospital was used. An Arabic structured interviewing questionnaire contains sociodemographic characteristics and data about nutrition habits. Results: Figure 5 shows 77.4% & 77.8% of poor nutrition habits of the study group women are 20-25 years old & have primary education before intervention, compared to 25.8% & 84.4% of good habits & higher education after intervention. Conclusion: Socio-demographic characteristics positively affected lifestyle habits for infertile, overweight, and polycystic ovary syndrome women. Recommendations: Design and disseminate brochures. Work on the health effects and importance of lifestyle modification among women in health centers and hospitals.

Research Keywords

socio-demographic; infertility; overweight; polycystic ovary syndrome; lifestyle habits