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Background: Women of reproductive age are susceptible to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), one of the most prevalent hormonal disorders. The disease begins at puberty and symptoms could fluctuate over time. This condition is characterized by disruption of follicular development, which affects the ovaries and ovulation. This study aimed to identify obesity and infertility as perceived effects, while checking a healthy diet as perceived prevention of polycystic ovary syndrome among women living in the study area.


Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted with 258 respondents. The instrument used for gathering data was tested and verified questionnaire. The data obtained were tested using chi-square analysis.


Results: The study revealed that obesity (ᵪ2 =42.837) and infertility (ᵪ2 =76.729) are significant perceived effects of polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy diet (ᵪ2 =39.442) is a significant perceived prevention of polycystic ovary syndrome @ 0.05 alpha level.


Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a need for proactive interventions to reduce menace caused by PCOS. The study suggests that

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Perceived Effect Prevention Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Abdulqudus Tosin Jamiu, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr. AbdulQudus Tosin Jamiu is a scholar-practitioner of health promotion and environmental health. He is an expert in family and reproductive health, safety education, nutrition, health promotion education, and mental health. He is a lecturer at the University of Ilorin in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Kamalud-deen Adekunle Uthman, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Kamalud-deen Adekunle Uthman is a graduate student in the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. He is currently in the final stage of his Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Health Education. His research interests include sexual and reproductive health, family health, adolescent health, women's health, public health education, and health counseling.

Tawakalitu Kikelomo Ijaodola, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr. Tawakalitu Kikelomo Ijaodola is a health education specialist in the Department of Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. She has over a decade of experience in teaching and research and is a health consultant for many organisations.

Khadijah Morenikeji Mutairu, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Mutairu Khadijah Morenikeji graduated from the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She has worked as a research assistant on several departmental projects and has conceptualized a few research studies herself.

Opeyemi Funke Obaditan, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr. Opeyemi Funke Obaditan is a registered nurse and health educator. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. degree in Health Education.  She is a consultant on mental and community health to several institutions.

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Jamiu, A. T., Uthman, K.- deen A., Ijaodola, T. K., Mutairu, K. M., & Obaditan, O. F. (2024). Perceived Effects and Prevention of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among Women Living in Ilorin-South LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria. Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, 3(2), 147–157. https://doi.org/10.56893/ajhes2024v03i02.09
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