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Table 2 Profile of Participants

From: The information needs of women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – implications for treatment and health outcomes

Pseudonyma

Age (Years)

Diagnosis (Years)

Marital Status

Education

Fertility Status

Cynthia

28

2

Single

Post school

Trying to conceive (TTC)

Martha

28

2

De facto

University

1 girl

Portia

35

1

Married

University

TTC

Holly

29

4

Married

University

2 boys

Michelle

29

3

Married

Pre matric

TTC, 2 miscarriages

Petra

36

12

Single

Post school

Not tried

Miranda

36

6

Married

Post school

4 miscarriages, adopting

Rebecca

38

4

Relationship

Pre matric

Starting to TTC

Jemima

30

7

Married

Post school

1 girl, 1 boy

Christine

35

17

Married

Post school

TTC, 1 miscarriage

  1. aPseudonyms are used to conceal the identity and preserve the confidentiality of the thoughts and experiences of the participants of this study.