Endometriosis according to the female population: a prospective observational cross-sectional study

Introduction: One of the problems that affects the female population of childbearing age or post-menopause is endometriosis, which is a chronic condition that affects between 2 and 17% of women of reproductive age. Objective: This study was conducted to verify the knowledge that female participants, from private practices or health insurance and the Unified Health System (SUS), have about endometriosis, aiming to obtain data that can support educational actions in public health policies. Methods: This study followed a prospective observational and cross-sectional model, following the STROBE rules. This study was carried out through an electronic questionnaire. It was carried out with a random sample of 204 female participants, 18 years of age or older. The form applied consisted of a questionnaire validated by the reliability of Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Pearson's Chi-Square test was performed, and the statistically associated variables presented p<0.05 (rejecting H0). The project was submitted to the Research Ethics Committee of the Unilago University, located in the city of São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. After approval under numbers 6,901,539. Through the analysis of a standardized research questionnaire, the aim is to obtain quantitative data that elucidate the objective of the research. Results and Conclusion: Knowledge of endometriosis among women showed a statistically significant difference between the variables public health (SUS) versus private health. A better understanding of the pathophysiology of endometriosis is imperative for the development of new therapeutic strategies that are continuous for both the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. A brief education program on menstrual health and endometriosis can improve knowledge and attitudes among women. Artificial intelligence can be an important tool for educating and informing patients about endometriosis, providing accurate and comprehensive answers to common questions, and facilitating a better understanding of the condition.