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Mood and depression in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome
Investigator(s) / AuthorsDrs Stella Milsom, Megan Ogilvie, Sasha Nair, Sally Merry and Joanna Stewart
| Principal contact | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr Stella Milsom |
| s.milsom@auckland.ac.nz | |
| The research | |
| Summary | A survey of mood and depression scores in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome using validated questionnaire and comparison with Youth 2007 data. |
| Objectives | Are depression rates higher in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adolescents than non-PCOS adolescents? |
| Study design | Prospective survey using validated questionnaire (RADS). |
| Methods | Observational, Survey |
| Results | |
| Conclusions | |
| Key Descriptors | Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Clinical Practice, Early Intervention |
| Disciplines | Multi disciplinary, Psychiatry |
| Settings | Community, Outpatient, DHB (District Health Board) |
| Diagnostic Categories | Depression, General, Mood & Affective Disorders |
| Populations | Female, General Population, Asian, Maori, Pacific |
| Other Keywords | Polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Ethics approval | Yes |
| Academic led | Yes |
| Service led | Yes |
| How were service users involved | Planning the research, Managing the research, Undertaking the research, Analysing the research |
| Publication in peer review journal | Pending |
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