Prevalence of reproductive tract infections and its determinants among rural women in Raichur, India
Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are the major cause of morbidity among women especially in rural India. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of reproductive tract infections among rural women aged 15-49 years in Raichur district of Karnataka and to analyse the influence of s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Perspectives In Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | http://pimr.org.in/RevathiS.pdf |
| Summary: | Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTIs)
are the major cause of morbidity among women
especially in rural India.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of
reproductive tract infections among rural women
aged 15-49 years in Raichur district of Karnataka
and to analyse the influence of socio-economic and
socio-demographic factors related to RTIs.
Materials and Methods: A community-based cross
sectional study was conducted among 380 women of
15-49 years in Singanodi village of Raichur district
of Karnataka. Women were interviewed using a
structured questionnaire. Variables included were
soc io-demogr aphi c and soc io- e conomi c
characteristics, symptoms of RTIs, treatment taken
for RTIs, etc.
Results: The prevalence of RTIs among the study
population was 58.9%. The most common symptom
was vaginal discharge (27%) followed by abdominal
pain (20%) and dyspareunia which constituted 19%
of the symptomatic women.The prevalence of RTIs
was more among women aged 25 years and above
(72%) compared to those below 25 years (42%).
Married women (56.8%) had a higher prevalence
compared to unmarried women. Illiteracy, parity of
the order ≥3, IUD usage was associated with higher
prevalence of RTI and this was statistically
significant (P=0.0001).
Conclusion: The high prevalence of RTIs was
observed in the present study. Age, marital status and
IUD use were associated with reproductive tract
infections. Illiteracy and unawareness about
menstrual hygiene were the reasons for higher
prevalence of RTIs in our study. |
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| ISSN: | 2348-1447 2348-229X |