Hassan, Z., Abuzaid, O., Mohammed, E., Abd Elrahim, A., Abd elnaem, S. (2023). Screening and Health Education Program about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Students at Minia University Dorms. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11(39), 95-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.227738.1651
Zeinab Mohammed Hassan; Ola Nabil Abuzaid; Enas Mostafa Mohammed; Amany Hassan Abd Elrahim; Safaa Ali Abd elnaem. "Screening and Health Education Program about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Students at Minia University Dorms". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11, 39, 2023, 95-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.227738.1651
Hassan, Z., Abuzaid, O., Mohammed, E., Abd Elrahim, A., Abd elnaem, S. (2023). 'Screening and Health Education Program about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Students at Minia University Dorms', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 11(39), pp. 95-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.227738.1651
Hassan, Z., Abuzaid, O., Mohammed, E., Abd Elrahim, A., Abd elnaem, S. Screening and Health Education Program about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Students at Minia University Dorms. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2023; 11(39): 95-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2023.227738.1651
Screening and Health Education Program about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Students at Minia University Dorms
1Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.
2Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt
4Assistant Professor of Woman Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.
5Lecturer of Woman Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.
Abstract
Adolescent females are susceptible to polycystic ovarian syndrome, screening and education are crucial steps in managing PCOs. Aim: To assess the prevalence of PCOs among Students at Minia university dorms, evaluate the effect of health education program on their knowledge about PCOs and provide a management plan for confirmed cases. Methods: A cross-sectional research design with intervention was utilized. Setting: The research was conducted in Minia University dorms for female. Sampling: A purposive sample was used; 1083 female student were recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tools: Four tools were used, 1st tool: personal data assessment tool: socio-demographic data and menstrual history; 2nd tool: diagnostic criteria for PCOs: risk factors assessment questionnaire, modified Ferriman–Gallwey score for hirsutism, and Rotterdam criteria 2003; 3rd tool: knowledge assessment tool about PCOs; and 4th tool: management plan assessment tool. Results: It showed that 6.7 % of students were diagnosed with PCOs, and 8.8 % of them were risky. Additionally, 8.3% of them had inadequate information about PCOs in the posttest, in comparison to 72.5% in the pretest. Also, there were significant improvements in all management interventions items and clinical features of PCOs for confirmed cases after educational program and follow-up. Conclusion: The prevalence of PCOs among Students at Minia university dorms was 6.7%, the total knowledge of students about PCOS was improved after educational intervention, and the clinical features of confirmed cases showed improvement after following management intervention. Recommendation: Conducting more screening programs among adolescents regarding PCOs in different localities for early detection and management to decrease the long-term health consequences linked to PCOs.
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