Teh, Sin Yie (2023) Knowledge and attitude towards polysystic ovary syndrome among female undergraduate students in a private university in Kajang. Final Year Project, UTAR.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects women in their childbearing age. Despite the rapid increase in the global prevalence of PCOS, many female university students remain unaware of this condition. This emphasises the necessity of evaluating the knowledge and attitude of female undergraduate students towards PCOS. OBJECTIVE: To determine the knowledge level and attitude towards PCOS among female undergraduate students in a private university in Kajang. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 7 August 2023 to 18 August 2023 among 373 female undergraduate students in a private university in Kajang. Participants were recruited using quota sampling technique, and data were collected through face-to-face approach. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 29. RESULTS: Majority of participants demonstrated moderate knowledge (40.8%) and good attitude (80.2%) towards PCOS. Chi-square analysis revealed there was a statistically significant association between knowledge level towards PCOS and socio-demographic characteristics (year of study, field of study, medical and family history of PCOS). However, there was no statistically significant association between attitude towards PCOS and socio-demographic characteristics except for the field of study. Furthermore, a statistically significant association was identified between attitude and knowledge level towards PCOS. CONCLUSION: Despite their limited knowledge, female undergraduate students generally exhibited positive attitude towards PCOS. These findings underscore the importance of implementing awareness initiatives to bridge the knowledge gap, thereby facilitating early detection and enhancing the reproductive and overall health of university students. KEYWORDS: Polycystic ovary syndrome, knowledge, attitude, female university students
| Item Type: | Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis (Final Year Project) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) |
| Depositing User: | Sg Long Library |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Mar 2024 19:25 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Mar 2024 19:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.utar.edu.my/id/eprint/6268 |
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