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Data collection was conducted using Swahili\u2010translated questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, using descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression, considering <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.05 as statistically significant.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study found a 36% prevalence of PCOS among participants, with the highest occurrence in women aged 18\u201324\u2009years 72.7%. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between PCOS and age, with women aged 25\u201332 having significantly lower odds of PCOS compared to the 18\u201324 age group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]\u2009=\u20090.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.09\u20130.65, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.005). Multiparous women also had lower odds of PCOS (AOR\u2009=\u20090.33, 95% CI 0.19\u20130.75, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.001). 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