The Transtheoretical Model For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Impact of The Individual Counseling Program Using The Transtheoretical Model For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Management Among University Students

The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of individual counseling programs which has been designed from the Transtheoretical Model (TM) suggesting a healthy diet and physical activity for the students diagnosed with PCOS in the management of their syndrome. The data for the analysis was drawn from a sample of 854 students at first and a totally of 67 students were administered the scales. The control (N=33) and experimental groups (N=34) were formed based on a simple randomization technique.

An individual counseling program that was based on TM and included motivational interview techniques was given to the experimental group which involved general information about the importance of weight control, healthy diet, and exercise. The experimental group was given a Benefits of Healthy Diet and Physical Activity in PCOS Training Booklet during their first counseling session.

The progress of the participants in the control group was tracked routinely without any specific implementation. At the end of the study, the control group was also given the same booklet.

An individual counseling program that was based on TM and included motivational interview techniques was given to the experimental group which involved general information about the importance of weight control, healthy diet, and exercise. Benefits of Healthy Diet and Physical Activity in PCOS Training Booklet was given during their first counseling session.

Anthropometric measurements that are frequently used to evaluate the nutritional status of the individuals are weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m2.

Anthropometric measurements that are frequently used to evaluate the nutritional status of the individuals are weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m2.

Anthropometric measurements that are frequently used to evaluate the nutritional status of the individuals are weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m2.

Inclusion Criteria: voluntary participation absence of sexual activity belonging to the age group of 19-24 absence of chronic diseases absence of any physical disability and a lack of mental disorders. Exclusion Criteria: being on medicine scores of above 18.5 and below 30 on the Body Mass Index (BMI)