DISRUPTIVE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM, DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2 AND IMMUNE DYSREGULATION AMONG ADULT FEMALES HAVING PCOS

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between Disruptive Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Immune Dysregulation among adult females having PCOS. A Correlational design was used. The sample (n=121) was collected from the females having PCOS from different hospitals of Lahore. The age range was from 20 to 55 and the data was collected through purposive sampling. Tools of the study were, Circadian Rhythms and Mood (SCRAM) Questionnaire, with three subscales that are 1) Good Sleep, 2) Morningness, 3) Depressed Mood (Byrne, et al., 2017). For Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome a self-inventory questionnaire having six items by Bedrick (2020) was used. For diabetes, the PAID was a self-report questionnaire that contained 20 items, developed by Polonsky (1995) was used. Immune System Assessment Questionnaire (ISAQ) based on 17-items by Hartmut (2014) was to identify patients suffering from immunodeficiency or systemic autoimmunity. Result showed that Circadian Rhythm and its subscales, Good Sleep and Morningness, has inverse relationship and Depressed Mood has significant positive relationship with PCOS. Disruptive Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Immune Dysregulation significantly predicted PCOS among adult females. Implications for clinicians, psychologists, and for society have been discussed to improve the life style to reduce PCOS.