Assess the knowledge of hypothyroidism among women residing in selected villages of Haryana

Thyroid hormones, thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are essential for the synthesis of growth hormones, cell differentiation, and metabolism, and they are crucial for the growth and development. Both iodine deficiency and iodine excess are known to interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis. While severe iodine deficiency has been eliminated, the number of countries with iodine excess has increased over the past decade.Abnormal thyroid hormone levels may lead to hypo-or hyperthyroid states. Hypothyroidism is a common disorder that is potentially serious and usually passes clinically unnoticed. However, it can readily diagnosed by laboratory testing of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and T4. Its causes include autoimmune thyroiditis, dietary iodine deficiency, previous thyroid surgery or irradiation, intake of drugs such as lithium, and pituitary and hypothalamic disorders. The aim of the present study is to assess the knowledge of women regarding the hypothyroidism. Descriptive study was conducted among 100 women on regarding the knowledge of hypothyroidism. Knowledge were analysed by structured interview schedule which included questionnaire on knowledge regarding Hypothyroidisim. The result shows that 42% of women were having inadequate knowledge regarding the hypothyroidism.