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Preventive Behavior Intentions for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Young Students
Deulle Min1, In Sun Jang2, Seungmi Park3
1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most common, yet treatable causes of infertility. This study explored how South Korean female college students' health beliefs and knowledge of PCOS are associated with their preventive behavior intentions. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected using an online survey of 328 female university students from July 25 to August 30, 2020. Data were analyzed using the chi-squared test and t-test, Pearson's r, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The average age of participants was 21.67 years, 7.3% of whom had been diagnosed with PCOS. Perceived disability (β = 0.30, P < 0.001) and perceived benefit (β = 0.26, P < 0.001) of health behavior were associated with preventive behavior intentions. However, knowledge was not a significant factor. Health beliefs are related to the preventive behavior intentions of women with PCOS. Education to strengthen health beliefs should be provided to female university students.
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