scholarly journals Effectiveness of Structured Counseling and Preventive Strategies in Promoting Awareness and Expressed Habitual Practices Toward Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection Among Women of Reproductive Age Group: A Pilot Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Karen Liz Sequera ◽  
Leena Kunnath Chacko
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
The Third ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Abstract Objectives Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection that affects half of all women in their lifetime and one-fourth have recurrent infections. Health behaviors could prevent the recurrence of UTIs and therefore motivation and increasing awareness are necessary for healthy behavior change. This study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of structured counseling and preventive strategies (SCAPS) in promoting awareness and expressed habitual practices among the women of the reproductive age group to prevent UTI. Materials and Methods Block randomization with multiple interventions and follow-up were conducted among 60 women (30 in each group, randomly assigned using the SNOSE technique) attending the OBG and urology OPDs of a selected medical college hospital. Purposive sampling was used to select the subjects. Women who were positive for urine culture and experiencing typical symptoms of UTI, as assessed using the symptom score checklist, were recruited for the study. Pre-test awareness was assessed using a structured awareness questionnaire and a rating scale for expressed habitual practice. After the pre-test, on the same day, the experimental group received SCAPS intervention followed by a second session during the third month. At the third (before the second session) and the sixth-month post-tests were conducted by delivering the same tool to determine the post-test level of awareness and expressed habitual practice after the administration of SCAPS. Results The study shows there is a significant difference in the awareness and expressed habitual practice values in the experimental group (p < 0.005). The effectiveness of SCAPS showed that the mean ± standard deviation (SD) pre-test score of women (awareness - x̄1 ± SD = 9.47 ± 2.57, hygienic habitual practice - x̄1 ± SD = 20.93 ± 1.91, fluid and dietary practice - x̄1 ± SD = 7.73 ± 2.18 and sexual habits - x̄1 ± SD= 8.00 ± 3.33) was significantly lower than the mean ± SD post-test scores (awareness - x̄2 ± SD =11.37 ± 1.65, awareness - x̄3 ± SD = 12.00 ± 1.05), (hygienic habitual practice - x̄2 ± SD = 22.57 ± 2.16, x̄3 ± SD = 23.90 ± 1.99), (fluid and dietary practice - x̄2 ± SD = 10.07 ± 2.21, x̄3 ± SD =11.97 ± 1.79) and (sexual habits - x̄2 ± SD = 8.81 ± 2.51, x̄3 ± SD =9.81 ± 2.26). Conclusion SCAPS was found to be effective on awareness and preventive habitual practices with regard to UTI. SCAPS can be recommended for vulnerable groups such as females so that UTI could be prevented. Trial Registration CTRI/2018/10/016064 (Registration on 17/10/2018).

scholarly journals Study on Urinary Tract Infection Among Females of Reproductive Age Group in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Sadia Saber ◽  
Naz Yasmin ◽  
Mohammed Tarek Alam ◽  
Mohammad Monower Hossain ◽  
Rafa Faaria Alam
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Introduction: Among all the bacterial infections encounter in primary care, urinary tract infection (UTI) has considered as one of the most frequent bacterial infection. UTI can be defined as the presence of an infection in any part of our urinary system-kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Majority of the infections involve the lower urinary tract – the urinary bladder and the urethra. Women of reproductive age group (15-44 years) are the most vulnerable of developing UTI than men. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence rate of UTI among females of reproductive age group and to ascertain the association between socio demographic factors among study population. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional observational study executed in a tertiary care teaching hospital, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. 250 women of reproductive age group were encountered as the study group here. Data collection was done by using a structured interview schedule followed by collection of urine sample for microscopic examination and culture. Analysis of data was done by using SPSS 15 software. Prevalence of UTI among study population was calculated by using percentage and the strength of association between socio demographic factors were evaluated in our study. Results: Prevalence of UTI among study population was found to be 41.20%. A strong association of statistical significance was observed among marital status (p values <0.05), the level of education of the study population (p value <0.05) and the urine culture reports among UTI patients (p value 0.001) Conclusion: Now a days UTI can be considered as one the most serious public health problem if it is remaining untreated. To prevent the possibilities of evolving further complexity of UTI early detection and prompt treatment is very much crucial. We should promote more educational programming about UTI prevention not only to reduce the sufferings of the patients and their hospital stay but also to compensate for the economical loss.

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

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3915 ◽  
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. 

scholarly journals Urinary Tract Infection Among Women in Child Bearing age in Rajshahi Region

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-159
Author(s):  
Rozina Aktar Zahan ◽  
Nahreen Rahman ◽  
Kh Faisal Alam ◽  
Md Shah Alam ◽  
Nilufar Yasmin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is the second leading cause of bacterial infection worldwide. More female are affected compared to male, particularly in their reproductive age group. Untreated and repeated UTI cases lead to health complication and antimicrobial resistance. Objective: To know the proportion of UTI among women in child bearing age group in Rajshahi and also to know the influence of socio-demographic parameters on UTI incidence in this region. Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted on women in their reproductive age group (15-45 years) in Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc), Rajshahi University and Rajshahi Medical College (RMC) from July 2014 to June 2017 where mid-stream urine samples were collected and cultured following all standard procedure. Positive cultures were compared with sociodemographic parameters to know their association with UTI cases. Result: Out of Total 450 patients screened for UTI, 151 (33.55%) were culture positive. Married women showed the highest rate of UTI 95 (62.91%) compared to single and widowed/divorced women which was 49 (32.4%) and 7(4.6%) respectively. Pregnancy and diabetes showed greater incidence or association with UTI which was 116 (76.8%) and 93 (61.59%) respectively. In all cases combined, symptomatic UTI was much higher than asymptomatic bacteriuria 54 (35.7%). Good hygiene and cleanliness associated with use of sanitary napkins and latrines have greatly reduced UTI rates among women which were 31 (20.5%) and 27 (17.8%) respectively. Conclusion: UTI has a high rate among women in their childbearing age, particularly when associated with pregnancy and diabetes. Good personal hygiene and awareness can greatly reduce its incidence and prevent further complications and most importantly antimicrobial resistance. KYAMC Journal Vol. 10, No.-3, October 2019, Page 156-159

scholarly journals Effects of Educational Intervention among Reproductive Age Group Women on Safe Abortion

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (192) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalpana Silwal ◽  
Tumla Shrestha ◽  
Ram Krishna Dulal
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Abortion Service ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Introduction: Many reproductive aged women needlessly die due to unsafe abortion even when they seek help to terminate their unwanted pregnancy. These deaths could have been prevented had they been aware that safe abortion service was available to them. The study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of the education intervention in improving knowledge among reproductive age group women regarding the safe abortion. Methods: An experimental intervention was carried out on safe abortion education among the reproductive age group women. The impact of pre- and post- intervention was evaluated by using a set of structured questionnaire in local language. The obtained data was analyzed by using the Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 12.0 for windows and result was interpreted. Results: The post intervention finding revealed a significantly higher (p= 0.001) mean on knowledge among participants about safe abortion compared to pre-observational test. The mean difference between the pre-test and post-test was 64.1% (Pre-test 11.18 ±12.88 Post-test 75.28 ±9.56). The research hypothesis was accepted with p value paired t-test at <0.001 (0.05). The result supports that the educational intervention was effective in increasing safe abortion awareness among reproductive aged group women. Conclusion: The safe abortion educational intervention program was instrumental to improve reproductive age women’s knowledge considerably about safe abortion service.  Keywords: educational intervention; knowledge; safe abortion; women.    

scholarly journals TO STUDY EFFICACY OF AMISULPRIDE IN TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Om Prakash Raichandani ◽  
Abhijeet Kadam ◽  
Sapna Raichandani
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Extrapyramidal Symptoms ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Moderate Severity ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

The study was performed at the Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with Department of Psychiatry, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. The maximum numbers of patients in were in reproductive age group that is in between 20 to 49 years. The mean age in Amisulpride group was 33.26(±10.23) years while in Olanzapine group it was 31.25 (±12.22) years. Schizophrenia was more common (80%) in younger (20-49years) age group. In our study the male /female ratio was 1.7. Our study supports the notion that Schizophrenia is more common in Married and Urban population. Only one patient from Olanzapine  Group suffered  Extrapyramidal  symptoms of  moderate severity requiring  withdrawal from study.2  patients  from Olanzapine group and 1 patient from Amisulpride group  had Tremors and Akathesia  of mild severity. There was no emergence of Extrapyramidal symptoms in rest of the patients (p>.05) Keywords: Efficacy, Amisulpride, Olanzapine & Schizophrenia.

scholarly journals Assessment of Gonadal Function Following Single Dose of Radioiodine Therapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Md Sunny Anam Chowdhury ◽  
Sadia Sultana ◽  
Md Abdul Awal ◽  
Suraya Sarmin ◽  
Mohammad Simoon Salekin
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Single Dose ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Gonadal Function ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

<p><strong>Objective</strong>: This interventional study has undertaken to assess the gonadal function of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients within reproductive age group following single dose of radioactive iodine (131I) therapy/ablation.</p><p><strong>Patients and Methods:<em> </em></strong>A total of 69 patients (25 male and 44 female) of DTC were included in this study, those were referred for 131I ablation after total thyroidectomy. Following RAI, these patients were followed-up three times at three months interval.  The usual I-131 dose was 75 or 100 m Ci for ablation of thyroid residues and 150 mCi for treatment of nodal metastasis. All the patients were interviewed about menstrual (female only) and reproductive history and investigated of the level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone of male patients and FSH, LH, estradiol (E<sub>2</sub>) of female patients before administration of  131I and three, six and nine months after therapy.</p><p><strong>Result</strong>: In this study all of the 25 (100.0%) male patients showed high FSH level after three months of therapy. The mean± SD FSH level of male patients was found significantly (p-0.001) higher (15.59±7.53 IU/L) after three months of therapy than the pretherapy (4.85±2.57 IU/L) level.  The mean± SD of FSH level was significantly declining in six months and nine months of follow up. The mean± SD of LH hormone level of these patients was found 6.1±3.67 IU/L in pretherapy which was significantly increased to 7.67±4.33 IU/L after three months. The mean LH level was 7.20±3.98 IU/L at six months follow up and 7.3±3.5IU/L after nine months. The differences of LH level between 3 months to 6 months and 6 months to 9 months are not statistically significant. No significant change was observed in testosterone level throughout the study period. In female, five patients developed irregular menstruation (changed duration of cycle or lighter amount), three patients developed amenorrhea associated with hot flashes within six months of 131I administration. Biochemical study of the patients with amenorrhoea showed markedly elevated serum FSH, LH level and declined E<sub>2 </sub>level. The FSH, LH levels of the two patients with amenorrhea became normal within study period and one patient had persistent amenorrhea at 9 months. E<sub>2</sub> level raised slowly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: A single dose of radio-iodine (131I) therapy causes impairment of gonadal function of male patients within reproductive age group. In case of female patients the effect is insignificant. The effect is usually reversible and gonadal function of the patients restores within the study period.</p><p>Bangladesh J. Nuclear Med. 19(2): 92-97, July 2016  </p>

scholarly journals Magnitude of menstrual problems among young females of medical and paramedical college

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 2010
Author(s):  
Deepshikha Jaiswal ◽  
Rahul Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Average Duration ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Normal Blood Flow ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Age Of Menarche ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Menstruation is described as the exclusive sign of femininity. The age of menarche is determined by general health, genetic, socio-economic, nutritional factors, geographic location, exposure to light and psychological state. Objective of current study was to determine the magnitude of menstrual problem among young females of age group17-25 years of medical and paramedical college. Methods: The present study has been conducted on 300 young female students studying in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology in collaboration with paramedical and nursing college, RIMS and R. Saifai, Etawah over a period of 18 months January 2015 to July 2016, with an objective to determine the magnitude of menstrual problem among on young female students of age group 17-25 years.Results: Mean age of the study population was 21.98 years. The mean age of menarche was found to be 13.50 years with standard deviation of 1.315. This was also in accordance with the results of previous studies. The average duration of menstrual blood loss was found to be 4.28 days with standard deviation of 1.092. The average duration of normal blood flow for reproductive age group as estimated is 2-5 days. The mean of menstrual cycle length came out to be 29.79 days with a standard deviation of 4.87. The average amount of blood loss during each menstrual cycle was found to be 65.39 ml with a standard deviation of 11.81. Conclusions: It was concluded that the mean age of menarche was found to be 13.50 years with standard deviation of 1.315. The average duration of normal blood flow for reproductive age group as estimated is 2-5 days.

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