Stress, Coping Styles and Symptom Severity in Women with PCOS

This study investigates the relationship between stress, coping styles, and symptom severity in 80 Indian women aged 18-45 with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It utilizes Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress, the Biopsychosocial Model, and the Conservation of Resources Theory to understand how socio-cultural pressures, such as family expectations and gender roles, contribute to stress and affect coping mechanisms. The study anticipates finding significant correlations where adaptive coping styles alleviate symptoms, while maladaptive coping exacerbates them. It underscores the importance of culturally appropriate interventions to enhance the quality of life and treatment outcomes for Indian women with PCOS.