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September 10, 2025

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) awareness among young women in Tobruk, Libya.

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MMMagdy M. MohamedZMZahraa Ahmed Ismail MohamedEAEman F A Altarhouni

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals moderate awareness of PCOS among young women, indicating the need for better education.

Key Points

  • About 87.7% of participants demonstrated moderately adequate knowledge about PCOS, highlighting effective education.
  • A strong correlation exists between level of education and awareness of PCOS, particularly in women aged 20-24.
  • Health personnel was the primary source of PCOS information for 58% of respondents, suggesting the need for better outreach.
  • 84.7% of participants reported poor dietary habits, indicating a potential risk factor for obesity and metabolic issues linked to PCOS.

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Mohamed et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24477b210217d647abdb2https://doi.org/10.64516/y7ke6n17
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