<p>The current and preferred sources of information.</p>

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine metabolic disorder among women of childbearing age, and self-management of PCOS patients relies on their ability to obtain health information. The proliferation of digital technologies, particularly social media and health applications, has fundamentally transformed health information-seeking behaviors (HISB) in this population. However, the present information behavior patterns of PCOS patients have not yet been systematically integrated. Objectives This scoping review aims to systematically map the landscape of HISB in women with PCOS by utilizing Wilson’s model of information-seeking behavior as theoretical framework. It seeks to synthesize evidence on their information needs, preferred channels, behavioral types, and key influencing factors. Methods The scoping review will adhere to Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework and report following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The review will include English-language literature published from inception up to November 30, 2025, searched through PubMed, Web of Science, Embase (Ovid), CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and APA PsycINFO. To find more relevant studies, we will also search grey literature, the reference lists of the included studies, and related systematic reviews. Two researchers will independently screen titles/abstracts, followed by full-text articles, to assess whether articles meet the inclusion criteria. A third researcher will resolve any discrepancies. Data extraction and narrative synthesis will be structured around the core constructs of Wilson’s model, providing a theory-informed analysis of the evidence. Ethics and dissemination Since this review involves collecting data from existing literature and does not involve human participants, ethical approval is not required. This scoping review will be submitted for publication to a peer reviewed academic journal.背景 多囊卵巢综合征（Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS）是育龄女性最常见的内分泌代谢紊乱疾病，PCOS患者的自我管理依赖其获取健康信息的能力。近年来数字技术的蓬勃发展，尤其是社交媒体与健康应用，从根本上改变了该群体的健康信息寻求行为（health information-seeking behaviors, HISB）。然而，当前PCOS患者的信息行为模式尚未得到系统整合。 研究目标 本范围综述以威尔逊信息寻求行为模型（Wilson’s model of information-seeking behavior）为理论框架，旨在系统梳理PCOS女性健康信息寻求行为的研究图景。本研究拟综合现有证据，明确该群体的信息需求、偏好的信息获取渠道、行为类型及关键影响因素。 研究方法 本范围综述将遵循Arksey与O’Malley的方法学框架，并按照《系统评价与Meta分析首选报告条目》（Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, PRISMA）进行报告。检索时限为建库至2025年11月30日的英文文献，检索数据库包括PubMed、Web of Science、Embase (Ovid)、CINAHL、Cochrane图书馆及APA PsycINFO。为获取更多相关研究，本研究还将检索灰色文献、纳入文献的参考文献列表及相关系统综述。由两名研究人员独立筛选文献标题与摘要，随后筛选全文以评估其是否符合纳入标准；若出现分歧，则由第三名研究人员协调解决。数据提取与叙事性综合将围绕威尔逊模型的核心构念展开，实现基于理论框架的证据分析。 伦理与成果传播 由于本综述仅基于现有文献开展数据收集，未涉及人类受试者研究，因此无需获得伦理审批。本范围综述将投稿至同行评议学术期刊发表。