Table 2. Major Themes and Subthemes of the Study.
Themes |
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Physical dimensions |
Obesity |
Hirsutism |
Hair loss |
Acne |
Menstrual disorder |
Infertility |
Ovaries full of cysts |
Impaired general health |
Mental dimension |
Disappointment |
Depression |
Fear and anxiety |
Introversion |
Disgruntle |
Emotional dimension |
Low self-esteem |
Feelings of shame and embarrassment |
Poor sense of self and humiliation relative to peers |
Being abnormal |
Weakness |
Cognitive dimension |
Intellectual engagement |
Poor concentration |
Feeling inability in solving problems and planning |
Social dimension |
Lingering isolationism and withdrawal |
Inability to express their problems |
Blame by husband because of infertility |
Limitations in participating in social gatherings |
Role functioning |
Gender roles |
Loss of characteristics of femininity |
Appearance of masculinity |
Disorder of marital relationship |