Evaluating the Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The goal of this research is to evaluate the awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among women of varying age groups. PCOS is a common hormone abnormality of reproductive-aged women by the overproduction of androgen, menstrual abnormalities, and polycystic ovaries. Up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed and many women are unaware of the existence of this disease. The overall goal is to raise awareness in order to eventually increase the attention that is given to PCOS not only in women themselves but also in healthcare professionals to ensure a better understanding of treatment for these patients. Studies have shown that this high percentage of women who are undiagnosed derives from the lack of education and awareness of this disorder. If women among varying age groups are shown a public service video on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, then their performance on the awareness survey will increase significantly These results will be reflected in the observations of potential trends and correlations that may appear between the varying age groups of women over the period in which the video is viewed and comprehended.
Recommended Citation
Bowman, Sabria, "Evaluating the Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" (2019). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 94.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2019/all/94
Location
Founders Hall 142 B
Start Date
3-30-2019 11:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Evaluating the Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Founders Hall 142 B
The goal of this research is to evaluate the awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among women of varying age groups. PCOS is a common hormone abnormality of reproductive-aged women by the overproduction of androgen, menstrual abnormalities, and polycystic ovaries. Up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed and many women are unaware of the existence of this disease. The overall goal is to raise awareness in order to eventually increase the attention that is given to PCOS not only in women themselves but also in healthcare professionals to ensure a better understanding of treatment for these patients. Studies have shown that this high percentage of women who are undiagnosed derives from the lack of education and awareness of this disorder. If women among varying age groups are shown a public service video on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, then their performance on the awareness survey will increase significantly These results will be reflected in the observations of potential trends and correlations that may appear between the varying age groups of women over the period in which the video is viewed and comprehended.
