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The effectiveness of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy on body image and self-esteem in polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT
Moradi, Fatemeh; Ghadiri-Anari, Akram; Dehghani, Ali; Vaziri, Seyed Reza & Enjezab, Behnaz
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine
and metabolic disorders known with irregular menstruation, hirsutism, alopecia,
obesity, infertility, and acne. These symptoms cause a negative effect on the
satisfaction of body image, self-esteem, and quality of life in such patients. Recent
studies emphasize the need to consider the psychological problems in these women
and also the need for appropriate interventions.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of group
counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on body image and
self-esteem in patients with PCOS.
Materials and Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 52 women with PCOS were
randomly allocated to intervention and control groups (n = 26/each) using the table of
random numbers. Group counseling based on the ACT was held in eight sessions of 90
min once a week for the intervention group. The demographic questionnaire, Littleton
development of the body image concern inventory and Rosenberg self-esteem scale
were completed in both groups before, immediately after, and one month after the
intervention.
Results: The mean scores of body image concern (p = 0.001) and self-esteem (p ≤
0.001) in the intervention group after the intervention and follow-up were significantly
different from the control group.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, use of cognitive-behavioral therapies
in health care centers is recommended as a complementary method.
Keywords
Acceptance and commitment therapy; Body image; Self-esteem; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Cognitive behavior therapies.
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