Knowledge regarding polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescent girls

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid follicles and fail to regularly release eggs. A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among adolescent girls in selected school of Faridkot, Punjab.

To assess the knowledge regarding PCOS among adolescent girls and to distribute the pamphlets to the adolescent girls to improve their knowledge regarding PCOS.

A quantitative research approach was used for a descriptive design. The 100 adolescent girls were selected through convenient method to collect data by using a self structured questionnaire regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The result of the study revealed that majority of the adolescent girls 60% had average knowledge, which is followed by 39% adolescent girls who had poor knowledge and 1% adolescent girls had good knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome.

To reduce the risk of PCOS and to improve the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding its management, the pamphlets were distributed to adolescent girls.