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All participants received cyclic progestin, metformin, and a structured lifestyle intervention. Dropout was defined as proactive withdrawal, missing two consecutive visits, or loss of contact for more than six months. Univariate and adjusted multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with dropout.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the participants, 61.06% (n\u2009=\u200969) dropped out within one year. No significant differences were observed in baseline demographic, clinical, biochemical, psychological, or dietary characteristics between completers and dropouts. However, baseline physical activity level (PAL), objectively measured using an accelerometer, was identified as the strongest predictor of dropout. Each 0.3-unit increase in PAL was associated with a 29.6% reduction in the likelihood of dropout.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Baseline PAL is strongly associated with the risk of dropout. 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