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] |