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Volume 7 Issue 10 (October, 2019)

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To Evaluate the Knowledge and Awareness of PCOS among Women of Known Population- A Hospital Based Study
Kheta Ram Soni, Sudesh Agarwal

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The present study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of PCOS among women of known population. Material and methods: The present study was conducted among 340 women of age group 18-25 years over the period of 6 months. Pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection before and after knowledge awareness intervention. The data was assessed using SPSS for windows release 21.0 (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA).Results: The present study shows that 144 women were aware regarding the term PCOS before intervention but after intervention 216 women were aware. Before intervention 238 women were aware regarding the cause of PCOS but 278 women were aware after intervention. Before intervention 156 women were aware regarding the organ system involved but after intervention 289 women were aware. Before intervention 209 women were aware regarding the symptoms of PCOS but after intervention 296 women were aware. Before intervention 154 women were aware regarding the lifestyle changes which can cause PCOS but after intervention 193 women were aware. Conclusion: The results of present study show that very less women were aware of PCOS but after intervention knowledge and awareness level of women regarding PCOS increases. Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual, reproductive age.

 
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