scholarly journals Sexually transmitted infections based on the syndromic approach in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beyene Moges ◽  
Gizachew Yismaw ◽  
Afework Kassu ◽  
Berihun Megabiaw ◽  
Shitaye Alemu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Syndromic Approach

scholarly journals Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections among Rural Married Women – A Community Based Study Using Syndromic Approach

Healthline ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Anita Punia ◽  
Jyoti Yadav ◽  
Babita ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Jha ◽  
Sanjeet Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Syndromic Approach ◽  
Tract Infections

Introduction: Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a major public health problem and affecting women's health. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of RTIs/STIs among married women aged 18-49 years in rural areas and to determine the factors associated with these conditions. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 308 eligible married women aged 18-49 years in rural areas in District Sonipat, Haryana using the WHO-Syndromic Approach for diagnosis of RTIs/STIs. Results: The mean age of study subjects in our study was 32.1 years (SD = ± 8.3 years) with a range from 18 to 49 years. The overall RTIs/STIs prevalence was 49.3%. The most frequent symptom was vaginal discharge (55.3%) followed by pain during micturition (34.2%), dyspareunia (26.9%), pain lower abdomen (24.3%) and vulval itching (16.4%). RTI/STI symptoms were found significantly more among women who had history of any chronic disease, who had irregular menstrual cycles, used cloths as sanitary pads and among those whose husbands were substance users. Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence (49.3%) of RTIs/STIs. Awareness about symptoms of RTIs, menstrual and personnel hygiene, raising literacy level of women, drive against use of addictive substances etc. by husbands is needed for control and prevention of RTIs. Primary health care services in respect of reproductive health should be strengthened and raising awareness among women about reproductive health issues through suitable communication strategies in order to bring about a positive behavior change for effective control of STIs.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES ON SYNDROMIC MANAGEMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Maina Eva Mumbi ◽  
Mwangi John Hiuhu ◽  
Njuguna Felix Tharao ◽  
Maingi Nancy Nyambura
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Syndromic Management ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Public Health Facilities ◽  
Syndromic Approach

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge of nurses on syndromic management of STIs in public health facilities within Kirinyaga west Sub County. Methodology: The study utilized descriptive cross-sectional study design, with a target population of 70 nurses working in 16 Kirinyaga west public health facilities. The dependent variable was applying syndromic approach management of sexually transmitted infections, independent variables as knowledge and practices. The study utilized purposive sampling technique to determine the sample size of 49 nurses. The study employed the use of a questionnaire as a data collection tool and check list. A pretest of the data collection tool was conducted at Karatina sub county hospital MCH/FP Findings The study findings showed that 90% of the respondents had general knowledge of what syndromic approach is though 38% were not able to identify the common STIs syndromes and 39% couldn’t correctly identify the STIs that present a genital ulcer. 45% depended on laboratory investigations to diagnose and manage STIs, while 74% had not undergone any training or CME in the last 2 years on syndromic management of STIs and 96%reported that the health facilities they were stationed did not have readily available WHO/NASCOP 2015 guidelines. The respondents did not apply the syndromic approach in managing STIs and that, knowledge and practice on syndromic management of STIs among nurses in Kirinyaga west Sub County is low at 41%. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: There is need for more awareness through capacity building among health workers managing sexually transmitted infections in the communities and therefore the study recommends county Governments to organize for trainings and CMEs on STIs/syndromic approach and identify an STIs management focal person in public health facilities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections based on syndromic approach and associated factors among Iranian women

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Rostami ◽  
◽  
Mostafa Shokoohi ◽  
Mary Aderayo Bamimore ◽  
Maryam Nasirian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Syndromic Approach

scholarly journals Coexistence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) with HIV among STI clinic attendees: A retrospective study from Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 84-86
Author(s):  
Archana Suresh ◽  
Ramseena Abdurahiman ◽  
Elarankott Aysha Sapna ◽  
Sarita Sasidharanpillai ◽  
Kidangazhiyathmana Ajithkumar
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Reproductive health

2019 ◽  
pp. 713-740
Author(s):  
Marianne Stephen
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Cultural Considerations ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Syndromic Approach ◽  
Female Genital

This chapter provides the fundamental principles of care in reproductive health, taking into account important cultural considerations in humanitarian settings. It provides a syndromic approach to sexually transmitted infections and detailed guidance on contraception and clinical presentations such as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, female genital mutilation, and fistulas.

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