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ABSTRACT: Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured education programmes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods
Single-centre, randomised controlled trial, testing a single exposure to a group-based, face-to-face, structured education programme. Inclusion criteria were women with PCOS, aged 18-49 years inclusive and body mass index ?23?kg/m2 for black and minority ethnicities or ?25?kg/m2 for white Europeans. Primary outcome was step-count/day at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included indices of physical activity, cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life (QoL) and illness perception (IP).Results
161 women were included (78 control, 83 intervention); 69% white; mean age 33.4 (s.d. 7.6) years, of whom 100 (48 intervention; 52 control) attended their 12-month visit (38% attrition). 77% of the intervention arm attended the education programme. No significant change in step-count was observed at 12 months (mean difference: +351 steps/day (95% confidence interval -481, +1183); P?=?0.40). No differences were found in biochemical or anthropometric outcomes. The education programme improved participants' IP in 2 dimensions: understanding their PCOS (P?P?P?P?P?P?DiscussionA single exposure to structured education programme did not increase physical activity or improve biochemical markers in overweight and obese women with PCOS. However, providing a structured education in parallel to routine medical treatment can be beneficial for participants' understanding of their condition, reducing their anxiety and improving their QoL.
SUBMITTER: Mani H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5744630 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Endocrine connections 20171113 1
<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured education programmes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).<h4>Methods</h4>Single-centre, randomised controlled trial, testing a single exposure to a group-based, face-to-face, structured education programme. Inclusion criteria were women with PCOS, aged 18-49 years inclusive and body mass index ≥23 kg/m<sup>2</sup> for black and minority ethnicities or ≥25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> for white Europeans. Primary outcome was step-coun ...[more]