Awareness and Knowledge about Polycystic ovarian syndrome among medical and paramedical students

Background - Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder and cause of infertility among women of reproductive age group. Aim and objectives-To access awareness and knowledge towards polycystic ovarian syndrome among healthcare related students. Materials and Methods- The study included 176 students of medical and paramedical background. Online questionnaires were prepared and link was provided to fill only one entry per student. Data was analysed by using MS-excel and Minitab- 17 statistical software. Results- A total of 176 students were participated in the study of whom 117 were females and 59 were males.  The result showed good level of knowledge of PCOS in 61.54% of females and 52.54% of males. With respect to awareness level, 69.49% of males and 64.96% of females have good awareness level of PCOS. On comparision of knowledge levels of three groups i.e. MBBS, BHMS and BPT; average knowledge score of MBBS group was 11.14, BHMS group was 10.85 and BPTH group was 9.58. The F value of ANOVA test was 3.82 with p value 0.024. The p value less than 0.05, shows significant difference in the average knowledge level among all three groups. Conclusion- Although, majority of students have the basic knowledge of PCOS, but the periodic academic activities like seminars are required to upgrade the information about PCOS.