Unveiling the hidden factors: A comprehensive study on ovarian cysts incidence at Bahteramas Regional General Hospital

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow within the ovaries, resembling a balloon filled with fluid. This fluid can be water, blood, pus, or thick brown fluid similar to menstrual blood. This study aims to identify factors associated with the incidence of ovarian cysts at Bahteramas Regional General Hospital, Southeast Sulawesi Province. The research method used is quantitative analytical research with a case-control design. The study was conducted in the ob-gyn polyclinic in May 2024. The study population included all women with gynecological diseases, totaling 162 respondents. The research sample consisted of 98 respondents, divided into two groups: case and control, each consisting of 49 respondents. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The results showed a significant relationship between age, age at menarche, parity, and education with the incidence of ovarian cysts. Chi-square statistical test results showed a p-value for age of 0.000, for age at menarche of 0.032, for parity of 0.005, and for education of 0.004, all of which are less than 0.05, indicating statistical significance. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between these factors and the incidence of ovarian cysts at Bahteramas Regional General Hospital, Southeast Sulawesi Province. These findings highlight the importance of considering these factors in efforts to prevent and manage ovarian cysts and the necessity for education and increased awareness regarding reproductive health among women. Further research with a larger sample size and longitudinal design is needed to strengthen these findings and develop more effective interventions.