The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on Stress, depression, anxiety, cognitive triad and emotional appetite in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on stress, depression, anxiety, cognitive triad and emotional appetite in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study was designed as a single-blind pilot randomized controlled trial. It is planned to be conducted between November 2024 and January 2025 at Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Education and Research Hospital. Power analysis using G\*Power 3.0.10 showed that at least 44 samples were sufficient for 2 groups with Effect size 1. 72, 95% Power and 5% margin of error. Participants to be included in the groups were selected from the sample using a random sampling method with an equal distribution ratio (distribution ratio = 1:1). Eligible women were randomized into the intervention group (n=22) and the control group (control) (n=22). Women assigned to the intervention group received the MBSR program. MBSR had eight weekly sessions of two hours each and a full-day retreat between the 7th and 8th sessions. The control group received routine care in the hospital but did not receive any other intervention during this period. The pre-test data of the study were collected by the researcher using a face-to-face interview, a Personal Information Form containing demographic questions, and the measurement tools used in the study. At the end of the 8 weeks, the post-test data were collected using the same method. The participants were given explanations about the MBSR program and it was stated how, for how long, and where to practice. The online MBSR program was completed by the participants in a way specific to each session (with mind, body, and breathing exercises). The MBSR program was implemented in this way for 8 weeks (eight sessions in total and one session per week). In addition, the participants were given homework (audio recording) to do throughout the week (until the next session) in the form of repeating mindfulness meditation practices. At the end of the eighth week, the measurement tools were re-administered to the participants who attended all eight sessions and completed their homework, and the post-test data were obtained.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
An 8-week Mindfulness-based stress reduction training programme
Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21)
In this scale (DASS-21), there are 7 questions each to measure the dimensions of depression, stress and anxiety. The scale is a 4-point Likert Type Scale; 0 -3. Depression, anxiety and stress scores are measured by summing the scores of the related items. A minimum of 0 and a maximum of 21 points can be obtained in each dimension.
Time frame: Imediately after participants are assigned to groups and eight weeks later
Emotional Appetite Questionnaire (EAQ)
In this questionnaire, the presence of emotional eating is assessed in negative/positive emotions (14 items) and situations (8 items). The negative total score is obtained by adding and averaging the scores of negative emotions and negative situations (EAQ), and the positive total score is obtained by adding and averaging the scores of positive emotions and positive situations (EAQ). This scale, which does not have a cut-off score for emotional eating, analyzes the emotions and situations in which emotional eating behavior can occur specifically.
Time frame: Imediately after participants are assigned to groups and eight weeks later
Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire (RTSQ)
It is a 20-item 7-point Likert-type scale (1=does not describe me at all, 7=describes me very well). There is no cut-off score for the scale result. The minimum score can be 20 and the maximum can be 140, and the results only show the tendency for ruminative thinking. As the score increases, it can be said that the person's ruminative thinking style is intense. This scale tries to evaluate the general way of thinking of the person without taking into account the person's current emotional state and without dividing it into subscales. This shows that the scale can be used in all psychopathological disorders. Since it is not related to any psychopathology, the total score does not indicate psychiatric disorders.
Time frame: Imediately after participants are assigned to groups and eight weeks later
Cognitive Triad Inventory
In the seven-point Likert-type form consisting of 36 items, one option is marked for each item between "I do not agree at all" (1) and "I completely agree" (7). When scoring the items, all negative items are reverse coded and low scores from the scale reflect the negative cognitive triad, while high scores reflect the positive cognitive triad.
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Time frame: Imediately after participants are assigned to groups and eight weeks later