Lifestyle and Reproductive Health Knowledge in Female Nursing Students about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | ||
| Zagazig Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 19, Issue 2, July 2023, Pages 288-299 PDF (561.09 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/znj.2023.335080 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Yasmine Elsayed Mohamed Ali1; Hend Salah Eldeen Mohamed2; Nabila Salem Mohamed3; Amany Abdo Hussein4 | ||
| 1Clinical Instructor, Faqous nursing institute - Zagazig University, | ||
| 2Professor of Obstetrics and Gynocological Nursing , Faculty of Nursing -Zagazig University | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gyncological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Zagazig University | ||
| 4Lecturer of Obestetric and Gynacological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing -Zagazig University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: Lack of knowledge regarding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and poor lifestyle is considered to be the major factor leading to polycystic ovary syndrome. Aim of the study: To evaluate lifestyle and reproductive health in female nursing students about polycystic ovary syndrome. Subjects and Methods; Research design: A descriptive design was utilized in the present study. Setting: The study was carried at Faquos nursing technical institute from the first of November 2022 to the end of February 2023. Subjects: A convenient sample was used in the study (200 females nursing students). Tools of data collection: A structured interview tool, lifestyle assessment tool and reproductive health knowledge assessment tool were used for data collection. Results: 35.0% of female nursing students had healthy lifestyle and 65% had unhealthy lifestyle. 22.5% of female nursing students had satisfactory level of total reproductive health knowledge and 77.5 had unsatisfactory level of total reproductive health knowledge. There was high significant statistical positive correlation between female nursing students’ lifestyle and knowledge. Conclusions: There was unhealthy lifestyle and unsatisfactory level of total knowledge regarding PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition which can lead to severe health related problems and affects female’s reproductive health if not treated properly. Recommendations: Application of educational program for adolescent girls in different setting should be conducted in order to improve their knowledge, enhance lifestyle and allow immediate recognition regarding PCOS through continuous counseling, support, and encouragement. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Reproductive Health Knowledge and Lifestyle | ||
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