Awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among College Going Females in Gurgaon: A Cross-Sectional Study

Autor: Renuka Jakhar, Elina Dewanji Sen, Rohit Dutt
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), Vol 58, Iss 03, Pp 149-156 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0379-038X
2454-5635
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750359
Popis: Objectives Women not only take care of family members, they are also source of power and symbol of progress in a society. At the same time, physical and mental well-being of women relies on healthy lifestyle and adequate reproductive health knowledge. With growing incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), it is crucial to increase awareness about the disease among women at an early age in life. The present survey investigates awareness level of college going females about PCOS. Materials and Methods 428 females were recruited from 3 colleges in district Gurgaon, Haryana, India, based on convenience sampling. The respondents filled a self-completion questionnaire containing sociodemographic details, menstrual cycle details, and questions related to PCOS. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics was used to calculate frequency and percentage of variables. Pearson's chi-square test of independence was used to identify factors associated with awareness of PCOS. A p-value of
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