NSU Research Contributions
Title : Effects of digital health education intervention on stress, anxiety and depression of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: study protocol for a single blinded randomized controlled trial
Authors : Sadia Akter, Farkhanda Mahjebin, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Md Moshiur Rahman, Sanmei Chen, Saori Kashima, Sheuly Akter, Shamit Dasgupta, Yoko Shimpuku
| Journal Article Title: AIMS Public Health | Volume Number: 13 | Publication Year : 2026 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: AIMS Press | |
| Pages : 15 | |||
| Funding Source : External | Year of Funding : 2025 | |
| Project Title : Effects of digital health education intervention on str | Funding Agency/Organizations : Satake Memorial Fund and SMASO-X Challenge Researcher G | Total Funding Amount ($): 6279 |
| Project Start Year : 01-Apr-25 | Project Deadline Year : 30-Nov-25 |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG5 Gender Equality |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights Enhance use of technology to empower women |
| Impact statement: This study protocol outlines the first clinical trial in Bangladesh to evaluate the impact of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention on the mental health of women with PCOS. By integrating smartphone-based health education with traditional medical care, the research aims to address the ignored psychological burden of the disorder while utilizing biological markers like cortisol and testosterone to bridge the gap between physical and mental health outcomes. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: polycystic ovarian syndrome, depression, anxiety, stress, mHealth, digital health education |
