Raising awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Julie Tomlinson; Gayle Letherby; Jonathan Pinkney; Ann Millward; Elizabeth Stenhouse

doi:10.7748/ns2013.06.27.40.35.e7536

Raising awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Julie Tomlinson^*, Gayle Letherby, Jonathan Pinkney, Ann Millward, Elizabeth Stenhouse

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Abstract

AIM: To identify women's experience of receiving information about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and develop an information booklet. METHOD: Women from Cornwall with a diagnosis of PCOS participated in focus groups to discuss their experiences of the condition. FINDINGS: Participants described difficulties in sourcing credible and helpful information about PCOS. CONCLUSION: A booklet was produced for women with PCOS to improve their knowledge of the condition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-39
Number of pages	0
Journal	Nurs Stand
Volume	27
Issue number	40
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2013.06.27.40.35.e7536
Publication status	Published - 5 Jun 2013

Keywords

Adolescent
Adult
England
Female
Focus Groups
Health Knowledge
Attitudes
Practice
Humans
Middle Aged
Nurse's Role
Pamphlets
Patient Education as Topic
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women's Health
Young Adult

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Raising awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome.

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