Effect of yogasana training on the self-esteem and self-efficacy of women suffering from polycystic ovarian disease

The study wasconducted to determine the effect of Yogasana Training on the Self-esteem and Self-efficacy ofwomen suffering from polycystic ovarian disease. For the purpose of the study 35 womensuffering from PCOD in New Delhi underwent Yogasana Training for 4 weeks (60 Minute a day for 6 days a week). The criterion measure's used were Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (1965) and Ralf Schwarzer and Matthias Jerusalem General Self Efficacy Scale (1995). Both the tests were administered twice i.e. before and after the 4 weeks Yogasana training. Mean, Standard Deviation, Percentage Change and Paired Sample ‘t’-test was used as statistical procedure for analysing the data. The results of the study revealed a significant improvement in self-esteem (20.70%) and self-efficacy (25.86%) of the women suffering from PCOD as the paired t’ value obtained were 8.286 and 19.077 at p≤ 0.001. Therefore it was concluded that Yogasana training should be included in daily lifeas it is an effective technique to improve the self-esteem and self-efficacy of the females who are suffering from PCOD.