Table II.

Main themes

Financial issues as inhibiting factor to treatment adherence Patients themselves as inhibiting factor to treatment adherence

2a) Perception about PCOS           2b) Knowledge about PCOS

Disease as inhibiting factor to treatment adherence           3a) Side effects of medication           3b) Prolong time needed for treatment

Healthcare provider system as inhibiting factor to treatment adherence           4a) lack of informational support           4b) Absent of holistic care

Social factors included both facilitating and inhibiting factors           5a) Family support           5b) Friend support 5c) Peer support

PCOS: polycystic ovary syndrome