Overweight Syndrome, a Deviation from Normalcy: a Multiple Risk Factor Analysis Among Reproductive Age Group (15–49) Women in Indian Context

SummaryThis study updates and extends estimates for unmet need and total demand for family planning for Jamaican women in the reproductive age group, 15–49. The findings suggest that, as yet unmet need for family planning was 22·7%, compared to 16% previously estimated.

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Perceptions and practices about menstrual hygiene among women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) attending out-patient department of CIMS, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182650 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 3074

Author(s):

Bhavana Pandey ◽

Devesh Shukla

Keyword(s):

Health Impact ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Chi Square ◽

Lower Middle Class ◽

Menstrual Hygiene ◽

Group 15 ◽

Female Literacy ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background: Women suffer due to their ignorance on hygienic requirement during menstruation. Hygiene related practices of women during menstruation are of considerable importance, as it has a health impact in terms of increased vulnerability to RTI. Inthis paper our objectives is to detect the menstrual health problems and to assess menstrual hygiene practices among women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) attending OPD of CIMS Bilaspur Chhattisgarh (Obstretic and Gynaecology, OPD).Methods: Females of reproductive age group (15-45 years) attending routine obstretics and gynaecology OPD during 1st May to 15th September 2015 were included in the study after taking their verbal consent at CIMS hospital. Pretested semi-structured questionnaire were used to take history regarding knowledge and practices related to menstrual hygiene. Statistical test like chi-square test were applied using Epi info 7 software.Results: 36% of study population belonged to the 21-30 year age group. About 75% were married. Majority of women had primary education (43.3%) and 54.3% belonged to lower middle class. Majority of women 51.8% used cloth during menstruation; about 45.7% used the same cloth by washing and reusing every month.Conclusions: Most women were found to follow unhygienic practices. Hence, efforts such as improving female literacy and health education regarding the various risk factors should be made by the policy makers to increase menstrual hygiene among rural population. Literacy status was found to be significant for awareness about menstruation and the use of sanitary pads.

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Human papilloma virus genotype distribution and risk factor analysis amongst reproductive-age women in urban Gambia

Journal of Medical Microbiology ◽

10.1099/jmm.0.000848 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 67 (11) ◽

pp. 1645-1654

Author(s):

Haddy Bah Camara ◽

Mathew Anyanwu ◽

Edward Wright ◽

Patrick T. Kimmitt

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Human Papilloma Virus ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Risk Factor Analysis ◽

Genotype Distribution ◽

Virus Genotype ◽

Papilloma Virus ◽

Reproductive Age Women

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Study on urinary tract infection among females of reproductive age group in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174274 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 3915 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muthulakshmi M. ◽

Gopalakrishnan S.

Keyword(s):

Urinary Tract Infection ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Tract Infection ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

P Value ◽

Age Group ◽

Group 15 ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the presence of microbial pathogens in the urinary tract and women of the reproductive age group (15-44 years) are the most vulnerable population. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in primary care. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of UTI among females of reproductive age group and to determine the association between socio demographic factors and prevalence of UTI.Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study carried out in the rural field practice area attached to a Medical college in Kancheepuram district. The study group were 250 women of reproductive age group (15-44 years). The data was collected using a structured interview schedule followed by collection of urine for microscopic examination and culture. Data was analysed using SPSS 15 software. Prevalence of UTI was calculated using percentages and strength of association was tested between socio-demographic characteristics and prevalence of UTI.Results: Prevalence of UTI among females of reproductive age group was found to be 20.4%. There was a strong statistical significant association between levels of education of the study subjects (Odds Ratio 18.11, p value <0.05), the socio economic status (Odds ratio 6.36, p value <0.05) and UTI.Conclusions: UTI is a serious public health problem if untreated. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will prevent the chances of developing further complication of UTI and will help to reduce the sufferings of the patient, hospital stay and economic loss.

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