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Items were generated through literature review and expert input. Content validity was evaluated by experts, and construct validity was tested using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA). Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach\u2019s alpha. Data were collected from 453 women with PCOS in South Korea.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The final scale consisted of 18 items across five factors, explaining 59.3% of the total variance. Content validity was confirmed, and CFA indicated acceptable model fit. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach\u2019s alpha\u202f=\u202f0.90).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This validated scale provides a reliable tool to measure self-care practices in women with PCOS, a common but often overlooked chronic condition. 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