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X-WR-CALNAME:MPH Capstone Defense: Corine Ice 
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DESCRIPTION:Title: Assessing the Burden of Delayed Polycystic Ovarian Syndr
 ome (PCOS) Diagnosis Among Women of Reproductive Age and Its Implications 
 for Future Fertility \n\nAbstract: This capstone project examined the burd
 en of delayed diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among women 
 of reproductive age (18-45) and its impact on fertility awareness and repr
 oductive health equity. Guided by the Health Belief Model\, three compleme
 ntary methods were utilized: a thematic analysis of peer-reviewed literatu
 re\, descriptive mapping of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surv
 ey (NHANES 2021-2023) data (CDC\, 2024)\, and a review of existing clinica
 l and public-health policies and programs. The thematic analysis revealed 
 persistent diagnostic barriers\, limited and inconsistent provider trainin
 g\, and reduced overall fertility education. Descriptive mapping demonstra
 ted that women who reported menstrual irregularity (PCOS indicator symptom
 ) (Siddiqui et al.\, 2022). were majority low to middle socioeconomic stat
 us women\, which could lead to reduced access and delayed diagnosis. Polic
 y review identified several gaps\, including outdated clinical guidelines\
 , and little to no public health initiatives for PCOS. Findings highlight 
 the need for updated diagnostic standards (screening\, criteria\, etc.)\, 
 increased fertility literacy\, and improved screening practices. By improv
 ing early PCOS detection methods\, it can advance women’s health-equity\
 , and reproductive health outcomes. \n\nChair: Dr. Zongshuan Duan
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SUMMARY:MPH Capstone Defense: Corine Ice 
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