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While several studies have assessed awareness in Saudi Arabia, data from the Eastern Province are limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To measure the prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome among women aged 18\u201345 in the Eastern Province, evaluate their knowledge of the condition, and examine demographic factors associated with prevalence and knowledge levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 408 women recruited. The questionnaire collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge levels, and symptom-based indicators related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Symptom-based prevalence was 19.9 per cent, and 16.7 per cent reported a formal diagnosis. Awareness was high (83.1 percent), and 61.5 percent showed good knowledge. Demographic factors were not significantly associated with prevalence. Knowledge was significantly associated with age, medical or health-related background, and income (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although awareness is relatively high, knowledge gaps remain, especially among women without health-related backgrounds. 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