Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

Reported and measured physical activity level of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome in Yaounde, Cameroon

Serge Foubi Guifo, Marcel Azabdji-Kenfack, Aurel T. Tankeu, Junie Metogo, Guy Wafeu, Francky Teddy Endomba, Floriane Djapa Tofeun, Audrey Momo Synthia, Julius Dohbit Sama and Simeon Pierre Choukem*

Aim and objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the level of physical activity of women living with PCOS in Yaoundé, Cameroon, both reported and measured.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study assessment with 46 women with PCOS. Socio-demographic, clinical, anthropometric and lifestyle data through physical activity were collected. In addition, the level of physical activity was measured using an AKASO® H band 3 pedometers and a self-administered standardized questionnaire (IPAQ).

Results: Based on the IPAQ, 97.9% of women were active and the time spent sitting was 7 hours per week or 1 hour per day. After objective assessment of the pedometer analysis in accordance with ACSM recommendations, 13% of women were inactive. During a lifestyle assessment towards the practice of physical activity, 78.4% had a poor knowledge and 56.5% of women did not have the right attitudes. We found no statistically significant association between the different variables studied and insufficient physical activity.

Conclusion: Majority of women with PCOS are active despite the poor knowledge on the practice of physical activity.

Published Date: 2023-09-15; Received Date: 2023-07-25