Polycystic ovary syndrome is a multifaceted condition regarded as a
hyperandrogenic disorder associated with menstrual irregularities, small cysts on one or both ovaries,
chronic oligo-anovulation and hirsutism. Aim of study: Was to assess perception of non-medical
faculties' female students regarding polycystic ovary syndrome. Research design: A descriptive
research design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Faculty of Arts,
Commerce and Education. Sample: A purposive sample, included 370 female students. Tools: Three
tools were used to conduct this study. Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire which included 2
parts: Part I: A) It was concerned with demographic characteristics of female students. B) It was
concerned with menstrual and obstetric history of female students. Part II: It was concerned with
knowledge of female students regarding polycystic ovary syndrome. Tool II: It was concerned with
attitude of female students regarding polycystic ovary syndrome. Tool III: The modified Ferriman
Gallwey (mFG) scale to assess hirsutism of female students. Results: Showed that ;57% of studied
female students had average total knowledge levels regarding polycystic ovary syndrome. While, 63%
of studied female students had negative total attitude regarding polycystic ovary syndrome. Also 50.8%
of them had mild hirsutism. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant correlation
between female students ‘total knowledge levels and their total attitude levels regarding polycystic
ovary syndrome. Recommendation: Perform health educational program for non- medical faculties
female students to improve, and update them with the most current information about PCOS. |
