Knowledge and attitudes towards polycystic ovary syndrome.

• DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2022/v26i1.10
• Publication Date: 2022-01-01
• Authors: Ruba M. Jaber; Amerah Aripin; Nabilah Allias; Sura Omar; Nur Rasyidah Kamal; Omer Dwekat
• Keywords: Marital status; Outpatient clinic; Positive attitude; Cross-sectional study

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition affecting about 5% to 7% of women in their reproductive years. Adequate knowledge and right attitude play an important role the management disease prevention complications. This study aimed assess towards PCOS. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional was conducted aged 18-75 years old at outpatient department Jordan University Hospital. The questionnaire consisted three main parts: respondents' sociodemographic variables, PCOS, There total 400 participants, data analyzed using SPSS version 23, 89% participants were aware term Most have adequate positive disease. However, most them lack on its level education occupation found association with Meanwhile, marital status age only knowledge. Doctors be preferred source for further information