A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Nursing Students at Selected Nursing College, Salem

Abstract

About one in five women has polycystic ovaries, and approximately one in 10 has PCOS to some degree.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which women typically have a number of small cysts
around the edge of their ovaries. The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge on polycystic
ovarian syndrome among nursing students. The Descriptive research design was used. Selected 44 girls
of nursing students through non-probability convenient sampling technique. The tool used was structured
questionnaire consists of demographic variables, tool for diagnosis of PCOS and structured questionnaire
on polycystic ovarian syndrome. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Majority of the nursing students 37(84.09%) had moderately adequate knowledge. The overall mean score
was 14.2±3.173; the mean percentage was 46.6%.There was no significant association found between
the level of knowledge on poly cystic ovarian syndrome among nursing students with their demographic
variables. As a nurse midwife, we have to promote knowledge about sign& symptoms of PCOS and thus
helping the Nursing students to have future in peaceful