Effect of Educational Program on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Background : Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem and has a significant effect on women's quality of life. Women with PCOS may have irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles and fail the ovary to release eggs. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on quality of life among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was adopted to achieve the study aim. Research setting: The study was performed at the outpatient gynecological clinic at Maternity and Children Hospital in Hafer Al Batin Governorate, KSA. A sampling: a purposive sample of 110 women with PCOS. Tools: Data was collected using three different tools. (1) a structured interviewing questionnaire, (2) a healthy practice assessment scale, and (3) a polycystic ovary syndrome health-related quality of life questionnaire. Results: The healthy practice was improved, with a statistically significant difference between the two phases with the improvement of women's quality of life. The practice means score increased from (12.41±4.56 to 29.84±3.15) in the post-intervention phase with a statistically significant relationship between their total quality of life score and their pre-intervention knowledge and practice. The post-intervention, there was a direct relationship between women's total quality of life, their knowledge, and their self-care practice score. Conclusion: When compared to their pre-intervention score, the educational program effectively improves women's knowledge, health self-care practice, and quality of life. Recommendations: To increase women's knowledge about PCOS and improve their quality of life, health education programs should be provided to all women who access gynecological clinics.