Table 5.
Preferred and suggested support and resources for those with PCOS
| Preferred and Suggested Resources and Support (from drop-down options)a |
N = 194 N [%] |
|---|---|
| • Better access to health professionals | 150 [77.3] |
| ◦ Registered Dietician | 134 [69.1] |
| ◦ Psychologist | 111 [57.2] |
| ◦ Exercise Specialist | 110 [56.7] |
| ◦ Other | 46 [23.7] |
| • Provide more educational materials | 143 [73.3] |
| ◦ Nutrition | 138 [71.1] |
| ◦ Exercise | 120 [61.9] |
| ◦ Medications | 120 [61.9] |
| ◦ Health outcomes | 126 [64.9] |
| ◦ Other | 12 [6.2] |
| • Maintain a PCOS information website | 120 [61.9] |
| • Involve research participants in current research design, recruitment and management | 118 [60.8] |
| • Support and present at patient forums and workshops | 91 [46.9] |
| • Send a regular update email with information on PCOS | 75 [38.7] |
| • Other | 14 [7.2] |
aanswers included several choices