Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among women in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, and to identify factors influencing their awareness.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, conducted among women aged 18 years and older in Tabuk City Saudi Arabia. Data collection was done via an online questionnaire distributed through social media platforms. Results: The study involved 384 females in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The age distribution showed that the majority were under 34 years old (n = 263, 68.5%), with 97.1% being Saudi nationals.
Results indicated that most of the participants (n = 265, 69%) had a good awareness level about PCOS. High awareness rates correlated significantly with younger women (25-34 years, p-value = 0.041), with higher education levels (p-value = 0.010), and those working in the health sector (p-value = 0.002). Women diagnosed with PCOS had significantly better knowledge of PCOS (p-value= < 0.001). Awareness sources were predominantly media (45.1%), indicating a need for diversified education strategies.
Conclusion: The study revealed substantial PCOS awareness among females in Tabuk, particularly influenced by younger age, higher education, and health sector employment. However, knowledge gaps about symptoms and complications persist, highlighting the need for more diverse and comprehensive educational strategies beyond predominant media sources.
Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, awareness, causes, symptomatology, complications
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