Eating Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Emotional Disturbance in women with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a hormonal condition which can lead to many other issues including physical and psychological among women. Disturbance in sleep quality, eating pattern, and difficulty in mood regulation is reported by large number of PCOD patients. Psychological and neurological factors play a imperative role in PCOS (Shi, et al. ,2011). The present study aimed at compring the Eating Behaviour, Sleep Disorder and Emotional Disturbance among PCOS & Non- PCOS women. Research was conducted with cross sectional research design. 200 females (100 PCOS, 100 Non- PCOS) were selected by using purposive sampling method from Delhi- NCR region. Measures used were Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS), Sleep Quality Scale and Emotional Regulation Questionnaire. Result under Independent t-test analysis revealed that PCOD and Non- PCOD group were significantly different on sleep quality, eating behaviour, and Emotional disturbance. PCOD group were found with poor sleep quality and eating habit and when compared with Non- PCOs. Emotional disturbance was reported to be high in PCOD women than Non- PCOD group.