Assessing The Knowledge and Attitude of Women Suffering from Pcos and Their Effects on The Skin

Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with dermatological manifestations, including acne, hirsutism, hair thinning, and skin pigmentation changes. These manifestations may affect women's physical appearance, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of women regarding PCOS and its dermatological manifestations.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, clinical history, knowledge, and attitudes regarding PCOS and its skin-related manifestations. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. Descriptive and inferential statistics were planned to summarize participant characteristics and examine associations between study variables.

Results: Among 384 participants, 44.3% were aged 18–25 years, 73.2% were single, 52.1% were illiterate, and 56.0% were housewives. Regarding medical history, 43.5% reported no previous medical conditions, while hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism were reported by 21.6%, 19.0%, and 15.9%, respectively. Actual knowledge and attitude results were unavailable for inclusion.

Conclusion: The demographic findings provide insight into the characteristics of the study population. Further analysis of knowledge and attitude scores is necessary to determine educational needs and inform targeted PCOS awareness initiatives.