Indian journal of public health · 2024
Public Health System's Preparedness to Address Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Rapid Assessment Survey of Health-care Providers in India.
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Joshi Beena Nitin, Shaikh Sharmeen Akhtar, Shukla Amlin, Ganie Mohd Ashraf, Wani Imtiyaz Ahmad, Suri Vanita, Malhotra Neena, Agarwal Sarita, Chowdhury Subhankar, Bhattacharya Prasanta Kumar, Sahay Rakesh Kumar, Rozati Roya, Jabbar Puthiyaveettil Khadar, Nair Abilash, Kulkarni Bharti, Rashid Aafia, Khajuria Sunny, Rajput Monica, Meshram Gaivee Vinam, Chowdhury Shouvik, Bamon Rahul Harish, Pasha Muhammed Shahid, Begum Farhana, Aravind Manoj Rema, Arora Taruna
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders largely affecting women of reproductive age group.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to understand the Indian public health-care systems' preparedness in addressing PCOS.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multicentric rapid assessment cross-sectional study was undertaken among 173 health-care providers serving across various public health-care facilities in India. This study was a component of a larger task force study that aimed to estimate the community-based prevalence of PCOS in India. Information on PCOS cases reported that knowledge about PCOS diagnosis, management practices, availability of diagnostic facilities, and drugs was explored.
RESULTS: Irregular menstrual cycle was the most commonly reported PCOS symptom. Most of the health-care providers (HCPs) lacked correct knowledge about diagnostic criteria and investigation needed for the diagnosis of PCOS. Diagnostic facilities and drugs were inadequate. However, some facilities had access to investigations through public-private partnerships. Awareness programs on PCOS in the community were negligible, and PCOS cases were not documented. Training HCPs on PCOS along with the availability of specialists and strengthening diagnostic facilities were some major demands from the HCPs.
CONCLUSION: Results suggest the need for training HCPs, strengthening infrastructure with good referral linkages, and adequate supply of drugs to help improve PCOS management at public health-care facilities in India. There is a need to develop national technical and operational guidelines to address PCOS using a multidisciplinary approach across all levels of care. Creating demand for services and advocating healthy lifestyles through community awareness can help early diagnosis and prevention of complications.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to understand the Indian public health-care systems' preparedness in addressing PCOS.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multicentric rapid assessment cross-sectional study was undertaken among 173 health-care providers serving across various public health-care facilities in India. This study was a component of a larger task force study that aimed to estimate the community-based prevalence of PCOS in India. Information on PCOS cases reported that knowledge about PCOS diagnosis, management practices, availability of diagnostic facilities, and drugs was explored.
RESULTS: Irregular menstrual cycle was the most commonly reported PCOS symptom. Most of the health-care providers (HCPs) lacked correct knowledge about diagnostic criteria and investigation needed for the diagnosis of PCOS. Diagnostic facilities and drugs were inadequate. However, some facilities had access to investigations through public-private partnerships. Awareness programs on PCOS in the community were negligible, and PCOS cases were not documented. Training HCPs on PCOS along with the availability of specialists and strengthening diagnostic facilities were some major demands from the HCPs.
CONCLUSION: Results suggest the need for training HCPs, strengthening infrastructure with good referral linkages, and adequate supply of drugs to help improve PCOS management at public health-care facilities in India. There is a need to develop national technical and operational guidelines to address PCOS using a multidisciplinary approach across all levels of care. Creating demand for services and advocating healthy lifestyles through community awareness can help early diagnosis and prevention of complications.