Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0077p113 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence anxiety and body dysmorphia in women with PCOS in the UK and India

Hebbar Meghnaa , Shaikh Salomi , Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Introduction: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends screening for emotional wellbeing as part of consultations for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Aim: We evaluated several dimensions of emotional wellbeing in people attending PCOS consultation in the UK and India.Methods: All people attending reproductive endocrine clinic for PCOS at three centres: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK; Apollo Hospi...

ea0077p242 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

Assessing emotional wellbeing in women with PCOS living in the UK and Indian community: the Blue Morpho Survey

Khalil Halimah , Sheikh Jameela , Shaikh Salomi , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Busby Maureen , Stacke Kristine , Singh Nidhi , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Aim: To study differences in various aspects of emotional wellbeing among women with PCOS living in the UK and India.Methods: Women with PCOS were invited to complete an online survey between September and October 2020 in the UK and May and June 2021 in India. The survey included Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; score ≥11 cases of anxiety and depression, respectively), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI; score ≥72 suggestive of bo...

ea0081p198 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Blue Morpho: An international survey investigating differences in emotional and psychosexual wellbeing by ethnicity and birthplace in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sheikh Jameela , Khalil Halimah , Shaikh Salomi , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Subramanian Anuradhaa , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynee , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , O'Reilly Michael , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Objective: This study investigated the association between ethnicity, birthplace and emotional and psychosexual wellbeing in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in the community.Design: International cross-sectional study.Methods: Women with a self-reported PCOS diagnosis by a healthcare professional were invited to complete an online Blue Morpho questionnaire between September-October 2020 (UK) and May-June 2021 (India). F...

ea0081p457 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing psychosexual wellbeing in people with polycystic ovary syndrome

Khalil Halimah , Malhotra Kashish , Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Wicks Saskia , Subramanian Anuradhaa , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , O'Reilly Michael W. , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, with an estimated prevalence of 10-15% worldwide. PCOS can have adverse consequences on the emotional wellbeing of the patient. However, evidence exploring the relationship between PCOS and psychosexual wellbeing, specifically sexual function, and dysmorphic appearance concerns, is largely inconclusive.Aim: A systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to assess differ...

ea0081p12 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2022

SIMBA for Students: teaching preclinical medical and pharmacy students endocrinology through online simulation - a pilot study

Allison Isabel , Ogiliev Tamzin , Sheikh Jameela , Morgan Georgia , Swaminathan Aditya , Yip Alice , Cooper Catherine , Rezai Fatema , Sheikh Haaziq , Kaur Harjeet , Malhotra Kashish , Melson Eka , Gittoes Neil , Boelaert Kristien , Prete Alessandro , Arlt Wiebke , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin , Davitadze Meri , Foster Paul , Dhir Vivek , Kempegowda Punith , Team Simba

Introduction: Simulation via Instant Messaging – Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) for Students is an online education model used to teach diabetes and endocrine topics to pre-clinical medical and pharmacy students using simulated clinical cases delivered over WhatsApp. It was developed in 2020 to provide an engaging alternative to online small group teaching (SGT). This study investigated the efficacy and acceptability of SIMBA for students compared with traditional SGT.<p ...

ea0081p192 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Simulation via instant messaging − birmingham advance (SIMBA) as a tool to bridge gaps in clinical knowledge and expectations between physicians and patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sakthivel Pavithra , Melson Eka , Rezai Fatema , Synn Cuen Pan Carina , Sheikh Jameela , Kaur Harjeet , Cooper Catherine , Abdelhameed Farah , Pang Francesca , Bhatt Shreya , Shabbir Dania , Davitadze Meri , Gleeson Helena , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Chu Justin , O' Reilly Michael , Arlt Wiebke , Gillett Caroline , Kempegowda Punith , Team Simba

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women. Studies exploring the experiences of people with PCOS reveal inadequate patient access to information and limited insight into healthcare professionals’ (HCP) attitudes regarding the condition. Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) is a virtual simulation platform proven to increase learners’ confidence in their approach to simulated cases with a high acce...

ea0086p125 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2022

Simulation via Instant Messaging - Birmingham Advance helps to narrow the gap of knowledge and expectations between clinicians and women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A SIMBA-PCOS mixed-method study

Melson Eka , Rezai Fatema , Synn Cuen Pan Carina , Sheikh Jameela , Kaur Harjeet , Cooper Catherine , Abdelhameed Farah , Pang Francesca , Bhatt Shreya , Shabbir Dania , Zhou Dengyi , Davitadze Meri , Gleeson Helena , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Chu Justin , O'Reilly Michael , Arlt Wiebke , Gillett Caroline , Kempegowda Punith , behalf of SIMBA Team On

Introduction: Educational interventions for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in diabetes and endocrinology often limits patient and public involvement (PPI). We studied the effectiveness of Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance (SIMBA) as a tool to improve knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in HCP and women with PCOS. Additionally, we aimed to identify and reduce gaps in knowledge and expectations between HCP and women living with PCOS.<p class="...