Awareness of Kirkuk Technical Institute Female Students Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Abstract
One of the prevalent gynecological problems affecting women of reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome, being unaware of this disease is considered one of the leading causes of the polycystic ovarian syndrome. Aim: The current study evaluate the awareness of female students who are of reproductive age concerning polycystic ovarian syndrome. Methods: a cross-sectional study was utilized through recruited 322 female students from Kirkuk Technical Institute (KTI)/Northern Technical University from November 2nd to December 10th, 2022 . Data was collected through a simple random sampling method and a self-report questionnaire. Results: It was noticed that the majority of the female participants had moderate awareness regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome, along with the majority of them depended upon health personnel to receive information, there was also a significant difference among overall awareness and age concerning polycystic ovarian syndrome at (P=0.01). Conclusion: The awareness level about polycystic ovarian syndrome is inadequate among female students, as general students utilized health personnel to receive information, as well as the study, concluded older females are more aware than younger females. Thus, it is critically necessary for all educational institutions to implement pertinent health education programs to raise female students' awareness about polycystic ovarian syndrome, not just for disease prevention, early detection, and treatment, but likewise to stop its long-term effects
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