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Abstract
Endometriosis is a very common gynecological condition affecting 10% of women of reproductive age and is often associated with severe and debilitatingchronic pelvic pain. It is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissueoutside the uterine cavity, which induces chronic inflammation and fibrosis. It isusually found in the pelvis but frequently affects extra pelvic sites such as the diaphragm, lungs, brain, and skin ( et al., 2023).While the pathogenesis of the disease is not yet known, the retrograde menstruation theory has gained significant ground since it was first described in 1925.Diagnosis can be made definitively only upon visualisation at surgery. Common symptoms of endometriosis include painful menstruation, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain during intercourse, and infertility ( et al., 2022).In addition, with regard to recent literature, the non-modifiable risk factors for endometriosis include age, family history, education level, and the age of the menarche. Additionally, they mentioned that there was no association between lifestyle factors, such as alcohol or caffeine consumption or smoking, and the incidence of endometriosis (Ali et al., 2022).Different medical and surgical treatment modalities are available for the management of endometriosis. No cure has been found for endometriosis because recurrence is common even after recent medical management and the removal of lesions. Normalization of symptoms related to endometriosis during the early period of life and consequent progression to adhesive disease in the pelvis may reduce quality of life and productivity, resulting in subfertility, infertility, or both. Therefore, an interventional approach to detecting symptoms in early life and proper management of endometriosis are warranted to combat the progressive cascades of the disease. Early and effective intervention would also reduce the overall socioeconomic burden of the disease ( , 2021).The purpose of the present study was to assess the awareness of nonmedicalstudents of Menoufia University of endometriosis. A descriptive (cross-sectional) research design was utilized in carrying out the current study. It was conducted indifferent faculties at Menoufia University among non-medical students, namely the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Specific Education, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Mass Communication. The sample type in this study was a purposivesample of 357 nonmedical students.Throughout the course of the present study, data was collected using astructured interview questionnaire that was developed by the researcher and revised by qualified experts, then tested for validity and reliability.Part I: Socio-demographic characteristics of the students. It was developed by the researcher based on the pertinent literature to assess the socio-demographiccharacteristics of the students, like age, educational level, social status, and residence.Part II: Family history of endometriosis.Part III: menstrual history of non- medical students.Part IIII: Assessment of nonmedical students’ awareness regarding endometriosis. It endometriosis. It includes 19 open-ended questions regarding endometriosis, such as definition, sites, risk factors, causes, signs and symptoms, classification,complications, investigations, prevention, and management.The findings of the present study showed that:- It that 42.3% of the nonmedical students are between the ages of 19 and20; 26.9% of them are in their third academic year; and 96.1% of them aresingle. In addition, 98.0% did not smoke, and 75.4% did not exercise. - It that100.0% of the nonmedical students did not have endometriosis.Also, 97.5% of them did not have anyone in their families diagnosed with endometriosis, and 2.5% had someone in their families diagnosed withendometriosis (first degree (mother, daughter, sister) (77.8%), and third degree(aunt) (22.2%)). - It shows that 49.6% of the nonmedical students were between 13 and 15 yearsold when the menstrual period started. Also, 80.4% of them had a 28-day period between the beginning of every menstrual cycle and the next one. Otherwise, 59.1% of them had a menstrual period lasting 4 7 days. Moreover,68.1% of them had a moderate amount of blood during the menstrual period.Additionally, 40.6% of them complained of severe stomach contractionsassociated with the menstrual period high-risk what the cause of what the symptoms of endometriosis are. - if endometriosis symptoms decrease after ifendometriosis can appear outside the pelvic cavity. In addition, 59.1% of them when most cases of endometriosis are diagnosed. - how endometriosis is if endometriosis progresses in stages. In addition, 57.1% of what the complications of endometriosis are. - It was what the goal of endometriosist if endometriosis can be cured.if endometriosis affects sexual intercourse. - detected early. , 62.7% of endometriosis are.Based on the present stud Based on the present study findings, the research question was answered, and
the following recommendations are suggested: increasing the availability of health education programs for non-medical students to increase their public awareness and fundamental knowledge of endometriosis. Additionally, replication and further research using a larger sample size in a variety of college settings are recommended to generalize these findings.Acknowledgement:First and foremost, I feel always indebted to Allah, the most kind andthankful to all the deans of the mentioned faculties for allowing meto work with thestudents. Lastly, I would like to express my thanks to all students of the mentionedfaculties for their cooperation during the course of my work.