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Knowledge and awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome among female undergraduates in a selected private university: A descriptive study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: This study assessed the knowledge and awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among female undergraduates at a selected private university in Nigeria. Method: The study utilised a cross-sectional descriptive design. Multistage sampling was used to select the specific settings, resulting in 413 sampled respondents. A pretested instrument was used in collecting the data. Descriptive and inferential (Pearson correlation) statistics were used to analyse data at 5% level of significance. Results: Findings revealed that 61.4% of respondents demonstrated average knowledge, and 63.4% showed high awareness of PCOS. A positive correlation was found between awareness and knowledge (r = 0.351; p < 0.05). There were significant differences in the level of knowledge between the social and health sciences students (Mean diff. = 2.609, p < 0.05), and the level of awareness between 200-level and 500-level female undergraduates (Mean diff. = 0.44, p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study emphasises the importance of continuous health education, early intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve understanding, early diagnosis and management of PCOS among female undergraduates.

Source: Babcock University Medical Journal

DOI: 10.38029/babcockuniv.med.j..v9i1.1225

Authors: Ayomide Adebimpe, Oluwatosin Ope-Babadele, Rafiat Anokwuru, Eunice Ojo

Institutions: Babcock University, Lagos State University

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian function and disorders

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7147128880

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