Table 3.
Studies included in the systematic review not included in the meta-analysis due to insufficient data and no control group
| Author/year, country | Title | Type of study | Objective of the study | Questionnaire | Sample size/Observation group (age range) and population | Control group(size) and population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allshouse et al. 2014 [47], USA + International | Evidence for prolonged and unique amenorrhea-related symptoms in women with POF/POI | Cross-sectional study | Aims to describe POF/POI symptoms experienced by women from members of a POF/POI-specific support group |
1. Menopause-specific QoL + 10 symptoms 2. CAMS-R |
N = 160 39.3 ± 7.3 years Population-based |
No control group |
| Singer et al. 2011 [50], UK | The silent grief: psychosocial aspects of premature ovarian failure | Cross-sectional study | To investigate experiences of diagnosis, perception of cause, treatment, concerns, a self-esteem, sexual functioning and HrQoL |
1. Rosenberg’s Self Esteem 2. SF 36; 3. YMA; 4. SPEQ |
N = 136 38.7 ± 7.03 years Hospital-based |
No control group |
| Ventura et al. 2007 [52], USA | Functional well-being is positively correlated with spiritual well-being in women who have spontaneous premature ovarian failure | Cross-sectional study | To examine the relationship between spiritual well-being and functional well-being in women who have spontaneous POF |
1. FANLTC 2. FACIT-Sp-12 |
N = 137 32 years Hospital-based |
No control group |
| Sterling et al. 2009 [36], USA | A study of the relational aspects of spiritual well-being and functional well-being in women with spontaneous 46, XX POI | Cross-sectional study | To analyze the relational aspects of spirituality and functional well-being in women with spontaneous 46, XX sPOI |
1. FACIT-Sp-Ex 2. FANLTC |
N = 140 No description of age range Source unreported |
No control group Abstract only |
| Islam et al. 2011 [37], UK | The impact of premature ovarian failure on quality of life: results from the UK 1958 Birth Cohort | Cross-sectional study | To assess the prevalence and quality-of-life impact of premature ovarian failure in a large population based sample | SF-36 |
N = 370 No description of age range Population-based |
No control group Abstract only |
| Nicopoullos et al. 2009 [38], UK | Effect of age and aetiology of premature ovarian failure on symptoms at presentation data from the west London POF database | Cross-sectional study | To assess the effect of age at diagnosis and aetiology on presentation | Symptom questionnaire(no details) |
N = 239 No description of age range Hospital-based |
No control group Abstract only |
| Covington et al. 2009 [39], USA | Perceived mastery and emotional well-being in women with 46, XX primary ovarian insufficiency | Cross-sectional study | To compare mastery in women with 46, XX sPOI to controls and assess associated affective symptoms |
1. Pearlin Mastery Scale 2. CES-D; 3. STAI; 4. PANAS |
N = 100 No description of age range Source unreported |
Control women N = 60 no description of age range Source unreported Abstract only |
| Vanderhoof et al. 2009 [40], USA | Spirituality and emotional well-being in women with spontaneous 46, XX primary ovarian insufficiency (SPOI) | Cross-sectional study | To compare spirituality and religiousness of women with sPOI to controls, and assess the association with affective symptoms |
1 Spirituality and Religion 2. CES-D; 3. STAI; 4. PANAS |
N = 100 No description of age range Source unreported |
Control women N = 60 no description of age range Source unreported Abstract only |