Awareness of Women on Reproductive Tract Infections in Ru-ral Field Practice Areas of a Medical College in Mangalore

Authors

  • Shruthi M Shetty Sapthagiri Institute of Medical sciences and RC, Bangalore
  • K G Kiran KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore
  • Sanjeev Badiger KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, Mangalore
  • Vinayak J Kempaller SS Institute of Medical Sciences, Davanagere

Keywords:

Reproductive Tract Infections, RTI, Sexual partener, hygiene, infertility

Abstract

Introduction: The rising consequences of Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) such as cervical cancer and infertility which affect the quality of life of women and socio-economic development of the country, proves that awareness on Reproductive Tract Infections is the need of the hour.

Objectives: This study was carried out to assess the awareness of Reproductive Tract Infections in women residing in rural field practice areas of a Medical College in Mangalore.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 336 women of 15-49 years of age in two rural field practice areas of a Medical College in Mangalore. Simple random sampling was done and a pretested semi structured questionnaire, after taking written informed consent was used. Frequency, percentages were calculated and Chi Square Test was applied.

Results: Of 336 women, 64% mentioned that they were aware of RTIs. The major causes of RTIs as informed were lack of personal hygiene (34.4%) and more number of sexual partners (28.5%). The major health problems stated were weakness (32.1%) and infertility (14%). 41% of the respondents were aware that both partners should be treated for reproductive tract infections.

Conclusion: Steps need to be taken to educate the community on RTIs and to seek health care at the earliest, as awareness is still lacking in the community.

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2017-09-30

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Shetty SM, Kiran KG, Badiger S, Kempaller VJ. Awareness of Women on Reproductive Tract Infections in Ru-ral Field Practice Areas of a Medical College in Mangalore. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2017 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 May 3];8(09):546-9. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1264

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