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cross-sectional·obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, public health, epidemiology, nutrition·PMC10001650

Current Awareness Status of and Recommendations for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A National Cross-Sectional Investigation of Central Jordan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 14 authors, 5 centres

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Women had higher knowledge than men, and older, employed, and higher-income individuals scored better, but the online-only survey may exclude populations with limited internet access.

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BACKGROUND

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, yet it remains underdiagnosed partly due to lack of disease knowledge. This study aimed to gauge PCOS awareness among males and females in central Jordan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire with demographic and knowledge domains. Stratified random sampling recruited adults aged 18 and over from Jordan's central region via an online survey. However, knowledge of the association between PCOS and comorbidities (e.g., heart disease: 11%; hypertension: 19.1%) and the genetic component of PCOS was subpar. Women scored significantly higher than men (57.5 ± 6.06 vs. 54.1 ± 6.71, p = 0.019). Higher education and medical field education were associated with better knowledge. Older, employed, and higher-income groups showed significantly better knowledge than younger, unemployed, self-employed, and lower-income groups. Housewives demonstrated the lowest knowledge across occupations. A notable misconception was that 60.8% of participants believed ovarian follicles on ultrasound are mandatory for PCOS diagnosis. Limitations: The sample may underrepresent rural populations; online-only data collection excluded individuals without internet access; and the self-reported, close-ended questionnaire is prone to recall, extreme, and social desirability biases. Implications: Educational programs targeting housewives, mothers, males, and lower-income groups are recommended, delivered through accessible platforms such as social media, radio, and mobile applications, to improve PCOS awareness and clarify common misconceptions.

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obstetrics and gynecology

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PMC10001650

Current Awareness Status of and Recommendations for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A National Cross-Sectional Investigation of Central Jordan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

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ABSTRACT

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive disorder that is related to a number of health issues and has an influence on a variety of metabolic processes. Despite its burden on the health of females, PCOS is significantly underdiagnosed, which is associated with lack of disease knowledge among females. Therefore, we aimed to gauge the awareness of PCOS in both the male and female population in Jordan. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, targeting individuals over the age of 18 from Jordan’s central region. Participants were recruited through stratified random sampling. The questionnaire consisted of two domains, including demographics and knowledge of PCOS domains. A total of 1532 respondents participated in this study. The findings revealed that participants have overall adequate knowledge regarding PCOS’s risk factors, etiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes. However, participants demonstrated subpar familiarity of the association between PCOS and other comorbidities and the effect of genetics on PCOS. Women had more knowledge than men about PCOS (57.5 ± 6.06 vs. 54.1 ± 6.71, p = 0.019). In addition, older, employed, and higher-income populations showed significantly better knowledge than younger, unemployed, self-employed, and lower-income populations. In conclusion, we demonstrated that Jordanian women demonstrate an acceptable yet incomplete level of knowledge towards PCOS. We recommend establishing educational programs by specialists for the general population as well as medical personnel to spread accurate medical information and clarify common misconceptions about signs, symptoms, management, and treatment of PCOS, and nutritional knowledge.

CITATION EXPORT

Nadia Muhaidat, Shahd Mansour, Majid Dardas et al.. Current Awareness Status of and Recommendations for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A National Cross-Sectional Investigation of Central Jordan. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054018

AUTHORS

14 · 5 CENTRES

Nadia Muhaidat, Shahd Mansour, Majid Dardas, Jamil Qiqieh, Zeina Halasa, Leen Al-Huneidy, Jehad Samhouri, Rama Rayyan, Wahid AlOweiwi, Jamil AlMohtasib, Mohammad A. Alshrouf, Ghayda’a M. Al-Labadi, Layla H. Suboh, Abdallah Al-Ani

1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
2School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
3Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman 11855, Jordan
4Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
5Office of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan

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