Gynecologic Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
This study seeks to fill this gap by examining awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors among gynecological patients and the general public. By comparing these groups, the study will identify disparities in knowledge and barriers to care, providing insights for targeted interventions to improve women's health outcomes in Hong Kong.
Detailed description
In Hong Kong, limited health literacy and cultural taboos around discussing reproductive health may exacerbate these issues, particularly among younger women or those with lower socioeconomic status. In Hong Kong, the interplay of Western and Chinese cultural values may create unique behavioral patterns, such as reliance on Traditional Chinese Medicine for gynecological issues or avoidance of medical care due to embarrassment. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data on how these factors specifically affect women with PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, or infertility in Hong Kong. This study seeks to fill this gap by examining awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors among gynecological patients and the general public. By comparing these groups, the study will identify disparities in knowledge and barriers to care, providing insights for targeted interventions to improve women's health outcomes in Hong Kong.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
Questionnaire to examine awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors among gynecological patients and the general public
Sponsors
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
13 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Aged between 13 and 60 years old
Exclusion criteria
-Patients unable to provide consent/assent (i.e. significant psychiatric problems/cognitive delay)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness and knowledge about PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, and infertility | through study completion, an average of 1 year | The level of awareness and knowledge about PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, and infertility among gynecological patients and the general public in Hong Kong will be assessed by the designated questionnaire. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral patterns and barriers in seeking help for these gynecological problems | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Their behavioral patterns and barriers in seeking help for these gynecological problems will be assessed by the designated questionnaire. |
| Awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Differences in awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors between gynecological patients and the general public will be assessed by the questionnaire. |
| Influence of socio-cultural and demographic factors | through study completion, an average of 1 year | The influence of socio-cultural and demographic factors on awareness and help-seeking behaviors will be assessed by the designated questionnaire. |
Countries
China
Contacts
Primary ContactPui Wah Jacqueline CHUNG, MBBS
Outcome results
None listed