Table 3 Exercise motivators for women with and without PCOS
From: Physical activity and mental health in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Motivator | PCOS (%) | Control (%) | Χ 2 (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
Control weight | 144 (94) | 52 (81) | 0.97 (0.326) |
Improve health | 142 (93) | 49 (77) | 1.51 (0.220) |
Increase energy | 128 (84) | 47 (73) | 0.77 (0.380) |
Stress reduction | 123 (80) | 47 (73) | 0.32 (0.571) |
Maintain health | 121 (79) | 45 (70) | 0.54 (0.461) |
Improve mood | 117 (76) | 43 (67) | 0.57 (0.452) |
Maintain fitness | 115 (75) | 51 (80) | 0.16 (0.688) |
Improve self confidence | 103 (67) | 34 (53) | 1.63 (0.201) |
Decrease risk of disease | 100 (65) | 37 (58) | 0.40 (0.528) |
Decrease risk of illness | 71 (46) | 31 (48) | 0.04 (0.837) |
Control medical condition* | 61 (40) | 12 (19) | 7.48 (0.006) |
Control blood glucose levels | 59 (39) | 16 (25) | 3.06 (0.080) |
Social interaction | 54 (35) | 16 (25) | 1.67 (0.197) |
Other | 1 (1) | 1 (2) | - |
Enjoyment | 1 (1) | 1 (2) | - |
Own space | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | - |