Assessment of Pre and Post Interventional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among PCOS Women in Government Hospital, Saharanpur, U.P.
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.338Keywords:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Health Education, KAP Study, Women's Health, Behavioral ChangeAbstract
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome stances as a widespread endocrine disorder which affects females between reproductive years, yet awareness and management practices remain inadequate in many regions. This study aimed to assess the efficiency of a structured educational intervention on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels related to PCOS among women attending a government medical college in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A total of 138 women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome participated in this pre-post interventional study. Baseline KAP data were collected through a validated questionnaire, followed by a health education session comprising lectures, visual aids, and distribution of informational materials. Questionnaire after the intervention to evaluate changes in participant responses. The research showed significant progress in every evaluation area. Knowledge scores exhibited the biggest improvement with additional developments detected in both attitude and practice. Paired t-tests executed statistical evaluation which validated the significant changes (p < 0.05). Structured health education developed specifically for the context delivers essential benefits which help address misconceptions and encourage better decision-making and better healthcare practices among women who have PCOS. The research suggests outpatient services should implement these programs as a regular component to enhance early detection and better disease management results.
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