ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Knowledge, perception, and management of polycystic ovary syndrome among women in Palestine: A mixed-method study.
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backgroundWomen's health is all about managing conditions unique to females, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Here, a mixed-method approach was used to evaluate the knowledge of PCOS among Palestinian women and to elucidate gynecologists' perspectives on its diagnosis and management.
objectivesThe purpose of this mixed-method research was to assess knowledge of PCOS among Palestinian women and develop a greater understanding of gynecologists' experiences treating PCOS.
designA mixed-method study was used to evaluate the knowledge of PCOS among Palestinian women and to explore gynecologists' perspectives on its diagnosis and management.
methodsThe qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with six experienced gynecologists and was reported according to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the data. A cross-sectional quantitative study was then introduced to validate the findings of the qualitative study. It utilized a validated questionnaire that was distributed to Palestinian women, with 584 respondents meeting the inclusion criteria.
resultsThe qualitative interviews revealed some important themes related to gynecologists' experiences and perceptions of PCOS, particularly misconceptions and knowledge gaps among PCOS patients. The quantitative study indicated participants to have scant knowledge about PCOS, with an average of 9.6 correct answers out of 21 (45.7%). Participants' main source of knowledge was websites (
conclusionThe results emphasize the importance of PCOS awareness among women and the difficulties gynecologists face during management of PCOS. There is a need to increase awareness of PCOS for women of all ages, standardize PCOS treatment among gynecologists, and encourage healthcare providers to educate women about PCOS.
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