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Abstract
Summary
Introduction :
Among women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOs), a common endocrine condition, is linked to detrimental metabolic, reproductive, endocrine, and psychological effects. These deviations most likely include; insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial carcinoma. It is commonly diagnosed in adolescents with anovulatory infertility, oligomenorrhea or hyperandogenic problems such as hirsutism and acne.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of female nursing students regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome, in South Valley University.
Cross sectional descriptive design was used in this study. This Study was implemented at Faculty of Nursing (Faculty Labs & Classes), South Valley University, during the period from November 2021 to March 2022 (5 months).
Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire which was developed by the investigator by keeping in mind the objective of the study based upon relevant international studies. The tool was divided into two sections: Section I: Demographic profile consisted of the following; age, grade, marital status, pre-university qualification, residence, and religion. Section II: It consists of twenty two (22) structured multiple choice questions to assess the knowledge regarding Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (description of the syndrome, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, preventive measures, complications and management).
Procedures:
• All female students accepted to participate during the study period from December 2021 to March 2022 were included in the study. The investigator attended at the end of student’s clinical/theoretical classes to start the study just after ending their classes after co-ordination with the teaching staff. The investigator great the students and introduce herself. The investigator provided an explanation of the study including its purpose, use of results and anonymity of the questionnaire, (Confidentiality). Students were informed that completion of the study is voluntary. The questionnaire was distributed to the students to obtain the necessary data . The investigator assisted the students by translation and illustration of the questions, especially the 1st and 2nd grades students as they unfamiliar with obstetric and gynecological terms, the tool was completed in after about 45 minutes for those grades. While tool answer completion took about 25 minutes for the other two grades. The investigator provided the students with sufficient time to fill the questionnaire, asked students to report any problem or questions. The investigator was able to collect about 25 answered tool in each clinical class, and 50 in the theoretical one. The investigator was attended 5 clinical classes and 3 theoretical classes (one class per week).
Statistical analysis
Data entry and data analysis were done using statistical package for the social science (SPSS) version 20. Data were presented as number, percentage means and standard deviation. Chi-square test was used to show relation between variables. P-value was considered statistically significant when p < 0.05.
The main results
The main study finding were as following :
1. More than half of female students had good knowledge (53.45%) , (45.4%) of female students had moderate knowledge, and (1.2%) of female students had poor knowledge.
2. There were a high significant relation between ” total score of female students knowledge and their Grade” ( P= 0.001) and pre-university qualification.
3. Also, there is highly statistically significant difference between total score of female students and previous studied course.
Conclusion
In the light of the present study findings, it can be concluded that more
than half of the female Nursing students had good knowledge regarding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOs).
Recommendations:
Based on the findings of the present study, the following recommendations are suggested:
• Conducting an educational program for young girls in different setting to increase levels of awareness concerning polycystic ovarian syndrome thus encourage modifications of their lifestyle.
• Nursing curriculum should be updated to include comprehensive information about PCOs to improve the awareness of the students.
• Further studies should be carried out on a large number of adolescents to generalize the study findings.