Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are vital for nursing students to deliver effective women’s health care. Adequate knowledge of causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications, and management supports early recognition and health education, while positive attitudes foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage holistic care. Aim: The present study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among female nursing students. Design: A descriptive design was used. Sitting: The study was conducted at Nasr City Health Insurance Technical Institute on Tayaran Street, the 6 October Health Insurance Technical Institute on Dokki, and the Pediatric Egypt Health Insurance Technical Institute on sayeda ziennab. Sample: 225 female nursing students were included in the study through the use of a stratified random sample technique. Tools: Two tools of data collection were used: Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire consisted of three parts. Part I: General characteristics of nursing students, Part II: Female nursing students' menstrual history, Part III: Female nursing students’ knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Tool II: female Nursing students’ attitude (Likert scale) towards polycystic ovarian syndrome. Results: The study revealed that nearly two-thirds of the studied female nursing students had unsatisfactory knowledge, while more than two-thirds had a negative attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relation between the level of female nursing students’ knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome,. Recommendation • Integrate PCOS topic into the Technical undergraduate nursing curriculum with impassion early detection, risk factors and evidence based management strategies.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222869104