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Research Paper | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 618 - 623 | India
Life Style-Driven Comparative Assessment of PCOS Risk in Day Scholars and Hostellers
Abstract: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine syndrome which is widespread among young females. The habits of lifestyle, especially the time spent sleeping, eating habits, and physical exercise are very important in its development. These risks can also be determined by environmental and social issues, including the residence set up. A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out in a population of 150 female college students (18 years 25 years) in May 2025. Respondents were also split in equal proportion of day scholars (n=75) and hostellers (n=75). An integrated model was used to evaluate the PCOS risk and the parameters incorporated in the study included Body Mass Index (BMI), menstrual irregularity, acne severity, hirsutism (Ferriman Gallwey score), waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, sleep quality, and physical activity (MET score). Hostellers showed a great deal more mean PCOS risk score (mean = 3.28 ± 1.20) than day scholars (mean = 2.56 ± 1.39; p=0.001). Hostellers had a significantly higher poor sleep (
Keywords: PCOS, Lifestyle, Day scholars, Hostellers, Sleep, Physical activity, BMI, Women's health
How to Cite?: Navjot Kaur, Sukhwinder Singh, Simran Bajaj, "Life Style-Driven Comparative Assessment of PCOS Risk in Day Scholars and Hostellers", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 618-623, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26223123657, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26223123657