Mindful breathing and positive affirmations intervention for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

• Author Details:   
• Yukti ^*
• Bhanupriya Rathore

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pervasive but often overlooked health concern, gaining increased attention due to its association with various serious health issues.

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate an intervention designed to improve the quality of life and reduce body image concerns among women with PCOS.

Materials and Methods: This research utilized a pre-test and post-test design with experimental and control groups. The intervention focused on improving quality of life and reducing body image concerns through mindful breathing and positive affirmations. The study involved 20 women with PCOS, randomly assigned to either an experimental group that received the intervention or a control group that did not. Evaluations were conducted before and after the 6-week intervention period.

Results: Pre- and post-test comparisons revealed significant improvements in physical health, psychological state, social relationships, and body image perceptions in the experimental group. The experimental group's mean scores differed significantly from the control group's, affirming the intervention's positive effects.

Conclusion: Mindful breathing and positive affirmations significantly enhance the quality of life and reduce body image concerns in women with PCOS, supporting the inclusion of non-pharmacological interventions in PCOS treatment protocols.

Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Mindful breathing, Positive affirmations, Quality of life, Body image concern.