A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Among Pharmacy Students

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrinal abnormality affecting 5% to 7% of women in their reproductive age. Adequate knowledge and a right attitude play an important role in the management of the disease as well as to prevent the disease and their complications. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of pharmacy students towards PCOS. A questionnaire based cross sectional was conducted in pharmacy department students aged between 17 to 21 years old of Arunai college of pharmacy, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu. The questionnaire framed on the basis of knowledge and attitude towards PCOS. There was a total of 292 participants was analyzed. Most of the study participants aware about PCOS and had adequate knowledge and positive attitude towards the disease. However most of them lacks knowledge on its complications. The level of education and participation in scientific activities were found to have a positive association with satisfactory knowledge and good attitude towards PCOS.