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Factors such as social support, demographic characteristics, and clinical symptoms may influence body image satisfaction in these women. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the role of demographic factors, clinical characteristics, and perceived social support on the body image of Iranian women with PCOS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross\u2010sectional study included 200 women with PCOS who attended hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Participants were selected through continuous sampling. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Modified Ferriman\u2010Gallwey Scale (for hirsutism), the Ludwig Scale (for alopecia), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Multidimensional Body\u2010Self Relations Questionnaire\u2010Appearance Scales (MBSRQ\u2013AS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The mean scores for the body image dimensions were: appearance evaluations 3.77\u2009\u00b1\u20090.68, appearance orientation 3.89\u2009\u00b1\u20090.45, body areas satisfaction 3.58\u2009\u00b1\u20090.75, overweight preoccupation 3.30\u2009\u00b1\u20090.80, and self\u2010classified weight 3.59\u2009\u00b1\u20090.85. Appearance orientation had the highest mean, which indicates that participants pay attention to their appearance and engage in extensive grooming behaviors. A weak but statistically significant direct correlation was found between perceived social support and both appearance evaluation (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.021,\n                      <jats:italic>r\u2009<\/jats:italic>\n                      =\u20090.16) and body areas satisfaction (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.002,\n                      <jats:italic>r<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.22). Additionally, several body image dimensions were statistically associated with age, occupation, marital status, BMI, hirsutism, alopecia, and spouse's satisfaction with the woman's body and appearance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the five dimensions of body image, appearance orientation was most prominent for participants. Higher perceived social support was linked to more positive appearance evaluations and greater satisfaction with body areas. Since body image impacts mental health, improving social support alongside conventional treatments may help enhance body image in women with PCOS, especially when demographic and clinical factors are considered.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.71944","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,11]],"date-time":"2026-05-11T03:36:43Z","timestamp":1778470603000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["The Role of Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics and Perceived Social Support on the Body Image of Iranian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross\u2010Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"given":"Roghayeh Arbabi","family":"Moghaddam","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Midwifery and Reproductive, School of Nursing and Midwifery Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Seyedeh Batool","family":"Hasanpoor\u2013Azghady","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Midwifery and Reproductive, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, School of Nursing and Midwifery Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Maryam","family":"Fasanghari","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Midwifery and Reproductive, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, School of Nursing and Midwifery Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,10]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_11_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.fertnstert.2016.05.003"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/1477-7827-9-39"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1093\/humrep\/14.1.1"},{"issue":"1","key":"e_1_2_11_5_1","first-page":"62","article-title":"Study of Perceived Social Support and Its Predictors in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome","volume":"22","author":"Arbabi Moghaddam R.","year":"2020","journal-title":"Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism"},{"issue":"10","key":"e_1_2_11_6_1","first-page":"829","article-title":"Body Image Satisfaction and Self\u2010Esteem Status Among the Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome","volume":"11","author":"Bazarganipour F.","year":"2013","journal-title":"Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1371\/journal.pone.0163290"},{"issue":"6","key":"e_1_2_11_8_1","first-page":"657","article-title":"Components of Quality of Life of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study","volume":"12","author":"Nasiri Amiri F.","year":"2013","journal-title":"Payesh"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_9_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3148\/73.2.2012.e241"},{"issue":"6","key":"e_1_2_11_10_1","first-page":"9","article-title":"The Relationship Between Body Image and Marital Adjustment in Infertile Women","volume":"14","author":"Latifnejad","year":"2011","journal-title":"Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_11_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.bodyim.2017.12.001"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_12_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s40519-015-0238-4"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_13_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.eatbeh.2016.06.018"},{"issue":"1","key":"e_1_2_11_14_1","first-page":"8","article-title":"The Comparison Between Efficacy of Alexandritis Laser Between Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO) and Women Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome","volume":"10","author":"Rathi A.","year":"2013","journal-title":"Lasers in Medical Science"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_15_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.fertnstert.2012.06.035"},{"issue":"9","key":"e_1_2_11_16_1","first-page":"455","article-title":"Role of the Combination Spironolactone\u2010Norgestimate\u2010Estrogen in Hirsute Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome","volume":"59","author":"Hagag P.","year":"2014","journal-title":"Journal of Reproductive Medicine"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_17_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/nu17020310"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_18_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12902-022-01208-y"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_19_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12902-021-00890-8"},{"key":"e_1_2_11_20_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/1472-6882-14-511"},{"issue":"4","key":"e_1_2_11_21_1","first-page":"14","article-title":"Body Image in Fertile and Infertile Women","volume":"2","author":"Younesi S. 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