Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students
- 1B.Sc. in Nursing Sciences (2005), Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
- 2Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
- 3Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are vital for nursing students to deliver effective women’s health care. Adequate knowledge of causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications, and management supports early recognition and health education, while positive attitudes foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage holistic care. Aim: The present study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among female nursing students. Design: A descriptive design was used. Sitting: The study was conducted at Nasr City Health Insurance Technical Institute on Tayaran Street, the 6 October Health Insurance Technical Institute on Dokki, and the Pediatric Egypt Health Insurance Technical Institute on sayeda ziennab. Sample: 225 female nursing students were included in the study through the use of a stratified random sample technique. Tools: Two tools of data collection were used: Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire consisted of three parts. Part I: General characteristics of nursing students, Part II: Female nursing students' menstrual history, Part III: Female nursing students’ knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Tool II: female Nursing students’ attitude (Likert scale) towards polycystic ovarian syndrome. Results: The study revealed that nearly two-thirds of the studied female nursing students had unsatisfactory knowledge, while more than two-thirds had a negative attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relation between the level of female nursing students’ knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome,. Recommendation • Integrate PCOS topic into the Technical undergraduate nursing curriculum with impassion early detection, risk factors and evidence based management strategies.
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BibTeX
@article{mohamed2026assessment,
title = {{Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students}},
author = {Asmaa Abd El Zaher Mohamed and Hanan Abd El Fattah and Amaم Talaat Elsharkawy and Nageya Shawky Abd El Samie},
journal = {Egyptian Journal of Health Care},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.21608/ejhc.2026.534140},
url = {https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2026.534140},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students
AU - Asmaa Abd El Zaher Mohamed
AU - Hanan Abd El Fattah
AU - Amaم Talaat Elsharkawy
AU - Nageya Shawky Abd El Samie
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/30
JO - Egyptian Journal of Health Care
DO - 10.21608/ejhc.2026.534140
UR - https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2026.534140
AB - Background: Knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are vital for nursing students to deliver effective women’s health care. Adequate knowledge of causes, risk factors, symptoms, complications, and management supports early recognition and health education, while positive attitudes foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage holistic care. Aim: The present study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among female nursing students. Design: A descriptive design was used. Sitting: The study was conducted at Nasr City Health Insurance Technical Institute on Tayaran Street, the 6 October Health Insurance Technical Institute on Dokki, and the Pediatric Egypt Health Insurance Technical Institute on sayeda ziennab. Sample: 225 female nursing students were included in the study through the use of a stratified random sample technique. Tools: Two tools of data collection were used: Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire consisted of three parts. Part I: General characteristics of nursing students, Part II: Female nursing students' menstrual history, Part III: Female nursing students’ knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. Tool II: female Nursing students’ attitude (Likert scale) towards polycystic ovarian syndrome. Results: The study revealed that nearly two-thirds of the studied female nursing students had unsatisfactory knowledge, while more than two-thirds had a negative attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relation between the level of female nursing students’ knowledge and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome,. Recommendation • Integrate PCOS topic into the Technical undergraduate nursing curriculum with impassion early detection, risk factors and evidence based management strategies.
SN - 3009-6766
SN - 1687-9546
ER -