Cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of women suffering from PCOS and their effect on the skin
Abstract:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, was known initially as "Stein-Leventhal syndrome" but it
was later referred to as "polycystic ovary disease" (PCOD) before being referred to as
PCOS—heterogeneous endocrine and metabolic disorders, which has a significant impact on
the lives of women of childbearing. Ovarian cysts and hyperandrogenism are the features of
PCOS. PCOS causes oligo menorrhea/amenorrhea, infertility/early miscarriage, and their major
effect on the skin include hirsutism, acne, androgenetic alopecia, and acanthosis nigricans,
among other unpleasant symptoms. The study was cross-sectional type conducted for a period
of 3 months n Shadan Medical College, Hyderabad. After ethical committee clearance was
obtained to commence the study. Women of reproductive age were included in the study.
Participants visiting OPD were required to fill out the questionnaire after collecting data
analysis was carried out. It can be concluded from the study majority of the participants were in
the age group of 18- 25 had intermediate education and were found to be married housewives
as their occupation majority of the participants had a history of diabetes. Only 46.77% of the
participants had knowledge ledge about PCOS .29.55% had a favorable attitude and practice
toward PCOS 48.84 % of the participants had knowledge about PCOS and its major effect on the
skin. The majority of the participants experienced acne and hirsutism. 39.33% suffered from
seborrhea dermatitis which patients experienced on eyebrows and ears, hence effective
pharmacist counseling needs to be implemented.