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Wambeek, Lenita J. (2021) Experiences of feminine identity and suicidality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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AIM: To explore how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience conventional forms of feminine identity. RESEARCH METHODS: A systematic literature review of published literature and grey literature produced between 2000- 2020 was performed, following recommendations from PRISMA and eMERGE guidelines. The studies were retrieved from 10 electronic databases (APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo, International Political Science Abstract, Embase, CINAHL, ASSIA, ProQuest Central, Dissertations & Thesis, Open Grey and EThOS). Search terms related to the concepts of PCOS, feminine identity, selfidentity and experiences were incorporated into search algorithms. Inclusion criteria consisted of: participants aged over 13 years; qualitative research designs; focus on the experiences of women with PCOS and identification of themes related to feminine or self-identity. A total of 874 records were identified and 15 articles satisfied the inclusion criteria. Quality assessments were conducted by two reviewers using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) qualitative checklist tool. Meta-ethnography was used to synthesise the included studies. RESULTS: Three main themes and six subthemes were identified: identifying differences (Outside in and inside out), meaning (Threats to womanhood and threats to motherhood) and responses (Controlling and avoiding). CONCLUSION: This review provides support for raising awareness of PCOS in both healthcare settings and in public, a need for suitable psychoeducational materials, policies to encourage exercise participation and the potential for third wave CBT interventions.
Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Psychological aspects, Women -- Identity, Polycystic ovary syndrome -- Treatment | ||||
Official Date: | April 2021 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Colombo, Anthony | ||||
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Extent: | 163 leaves : illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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