Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the correlation between the level of adherence to interventions—specifically oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), diet, and exercise—and the quality of life among women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Employing a descriptive correlational quantitative research design, the study gathered data through a self-made 51-item questionnaire using a 4-point Likert scale. A total of 85 respondents, both within and outside De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, took part in the study. Demographic variables included age, marital status, years diagnosed with PCOS, monthly family income, and number of children. The findings revealed that most respondents were below 30 years old, single, diagnosed within the past 1–5 years, from high-income families, and had no children. The level of adherence to interventions among these women scored a mean of 3.14 (SD = 0.512), indicating a generally good level of adherence. Similarly, the quality of life yielded a mean score of 3.17 (SD = 0.490), reflecting a good outcome. Statistical analyses showed no significant differences in adherence levels when grouped according to age (p = .385), marital status (p = .181), years since diagnosis (p = .742), family income (p = .612), and number of children (p = .706). Likewise, no significant differences were observed in quality of life based on these demographic variables: age (p = .448), marital status (p = .148), years diagnosed (p = .648), income (p = .862), and number of children (p = .903). These findings led to the acceptance of the first and second null hypotheses. However, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the level of adherence to interventions and the quality of life (r = 0.558, p < .001), leading to the rejection of the third null hypothesis. This suggests that higher adherence to prescribed interventions is associated with a better quality of life among women with PCOS. Based on the findings, the study recommends the inclusion of Body Mass Index (BMI) in future research as an important variable, given its relevance in monitoring the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions. It also advocates for using mixed-methods designs to capture statistical data and the lived experiences, motivations, and barriers affecting adherence. Additionally, future studies should aim for broader demographic representation, including adding more variations in age and underrepresented groups, such as widowed women, low-income families, and long-term PCOS patients, to enhance generalizability and enrich subgroup analyses. Overall, this study underscores the importance of consistent adherence to treatment interventions in improving the quality of life for women with PCOS and highlights the need for a more nuanced, inclusive, and comprehensive approach in future research.

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