Table 1.
Characteristics of I-PCOSM Participants
| Characteristics | PCOSa (n = 134) | Comparison (n = 198) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 28.2 ± 4.7 | 27.5 ± 5.5 | 0.22 |
| Race (%) | |||
| Asian | 4 (3.0) | 15 (7.6) | 0.39 |
| Black | 8 (6.0) | 15 (7.6) | |
| White | 112 (83.6) | 150 (75.8) | |
| Latina | 2 (1.5) | 3 (1.5) | |
| Other | 8 (6.0) | 15 (7.6) | |
| Highest education (%) | |||
| ≤High school degree | 34 (25.4) | 61 (30.8) | 0.19 |
| Associate’s degree | 16 (11.9) | 33 (16.7) | |
| College graduate | 54 (40.3) | 75 (37.9) | |
| Advanced degree | 30 (22.4) | 29 (14.6) | |
| Household yearly income (%) | |||
| ≤$19,999 | 19 (14.2) | 57 (28.8) | <0.001 |
| $20,000–$39,999 | 29 (21.6) | 60 (30.3) | |
| $40,000–$59,999 | 16 (11.9) | 30 (15.2) | |
| $60,000–$79,999 | 18 (13.4) | 17 (8.6) | |
| $80,000–$99,999 | 35 (26.1) | 16 (8.1) | |
| ≥$100,000 | 17 (12.7) | 18 (9.1) | |
| BMI categories (%) | |||
| Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2) | 2 (1.5) | 2 (1.0) | 0.34 |
| Normal (18.5–<25 kg/m2) | 46 (34.3) | 74 (37.4) | |
| Overweight (25–29.9 kg/m2) | 23 (17.2) | 46 (23.2) | |
| Obese (≥30 kg/m2) | 63 (47.0) | 76 (38.4) | |
| Medical visits in past 3 years: general health concerns | |||
| Seen by primary care physician | 112 (83.6) | 164 (82.8) | 0.88 |
| Seen by specialist | 70 (52.2) | 129 (65.2) | 0.02 |
| Medical visits in past 3 years: PCOS health concerns | |||
| Seen by primary care physician | 62 (46.3) | NA | NA |
| Seen by specialist | 81 (60.4) | NA | NA |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD or n (%). Significance level, P < 0.05 between PCOS and comparison groups.
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.
a
Prompt used to determine PCOS status: “Have you been diagnosed with PCOS by a medical professional?”