Awareness, Knowledge and Behavioral Seeking of Gynaecological Problems

NCT07208383 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025.449
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 800
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Gynecologic Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Awareness and knowledge about PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, and infertility

  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.

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Behavioral patterns and barriers in seeking help for these gynecological problems

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Influence of socio-cultural and demographic factors

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Patients with gynecological problems

Gynecological patients aged between 13-60 years old, who have undergone or will seek medical service regarding their gynaecological problem, PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, or infertility, or attending gynecological clinics in the Prince of Wales Hospital.

Other: Questionnaire

General public

For the General Public: Women aged 13-60 years old residing in Hong Kong, recruited through online platforms.

Other: Questionnaire

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

Questionnaire to examine awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking behaviors among gynecological patients and the general public

General public; Patients with gynecological problems

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Gynecological patients aged between 13-60 years old, who have undergone or will seek medical service regarding their gynaecological problem, PCOS, endometriosis, miscarriage, or infertility, or attending gynecological clinics For the General Public: Women aged 13-60 years old residing in Hong Kong

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 13 and 60 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Patients unable to provide consent/assent (i.e. significant psychiatric problems/cognitive delay)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chinese University of Hong Kong: lead

Study Sites (1)

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Genital Diseases, Female

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Pui Wah Jacqueline Chung

  Chinese University of Hong Kong

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Pui Wah Jacqueline CHUNG, MBBS

CONTACT

35052745; jacquelinechung@cuhk.edu.hk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 18, 2025
• First Posted: October 6, 2025
• Study Start: October 21, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2035
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2037
• Last Updated: January 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

CN (1)