scholarly journals The Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections in a Chinese Internal Migrant Population, and Its Correlation with Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuangfei Xu ◽  
Chuanning Yu ◽  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Junqing Wu ◽  
Tieling Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Migrant Population ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Internal Migrant ◽  
Tract Infections

Objective: This study was designed to assess the prevalence of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among an internal-migrant population of reproductive age in China. We also analyzed the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to these infections. Methods: A cross-sectional study using the quota-sampling method was conducted in three cities from March 2016 to February 2017. A total of 3320 participants (40.7% men and 59.3% women) were enrolled in the study, of whom, 1124, 1015, and 1181 were from Yinchuan, Urumchi, and Shanghai, respectively. Data on the included subjects were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: We found that 3.2% and 22.6% of all subjects lacked knowledge regarding the identification and prevention of RTIs, respectively. More than 80% of the participants approved of developing RTI surveillance and taking RTI-related courses. While 45.1% of the respondents changed their underwear every 2–3 days, 49.0% cleaned their genitals daily, and 34.9% reported taking a bath daily. Among contraceptive users, 47.4% and 29.7% used condoms and IUDs (intrauterine devices), respectively. Overall, 48.2% of the participants had laboratory-confirmed sexually transmitted infections, and 19.7% of the female participants had endogenous infections. After controlling the socio-demographic variables, participants who cleaned their genitals and took a bath less frequently, as well as used condoms or pills had a lower prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, while those who were unwilling to take RTI-related courses and changed their underwear less frequently were more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections. While women who were unwilling to take RTI-related courses had a lower prevalence of endogenous infections, those with more children had a higher prevalence. Conclusion: The status of RTIs among the internal-migrant population of reproductive-age is not optimistic and is related to multiple factors. We believe this study will contribute to improving the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to RTIs.

scholarly journals An epidemiological cross sectional study to assess the prevalence of reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections among married women in the reproductive age group in urban slum of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4778
Author(s):  
Neeta D. Rathod ◽  
Charuhas V. Akre
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: In developing countries reproductive tract infections (RTI) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) continue to present a major public health problem. Women in India had very low knowledge in sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. It is found that many of the RTI/STI is preventable and curable. The occurrence of STI/RTI among married women is quite high. Hence, this study will be carried out to assess prevalence of STI/RTI in the married women of reproductive age group in an urban slum.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the general OPD of Urban Health Centre, Mumbai during the period of 1st July 2015 to 31st July 2015. The data of 180 women in the reproductive age group of 15 to 49 years was collected by Pretested, semi structure interview schedule and statistically analyzed.Results: In the present study, the prevalence of STIs/RTIs symptoms was found to be 35.6%. Maximum prevalence of the symptoms among the study subjects found to be higher in the age group of 35 years and above (40.4%), in illiterate women (53.7%), women having one or two children (52.7%), women using IUD (50%) and women having per capita income <Rs. 5000/- (45.2%).Conclusions: There is a need for preventing new STI/RTI cases by educating people about the common symptoms, common methods of transmission, complications and preventive measures.

scholarly journals Treatment seeking behavior for sexually transmitted infections/reproductive tract infections among married women in urban slums of Mumbai, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Poonam P Shingade ◽  
Yasmeen Kazi ◽  
Madhavi LH
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Tract Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Reproductive Tract Infections (STIs/RTIs) are a major public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity among men and women in developing countries. The aim of the study is to explore treatment seeking behavior among the married women of reproductive age presented with symptoms of STI/RTI. A hospital-based observational study was carried out at the STI/RTI Clinic of Urban Health Centre, Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai, India. The study involved a total of 273 married females who attended clinic for their symptoms during January to March 2012. Patients were interviewed using a pretested questionnaire to explore the detail of the treatment seeking behavior regarding STIs/RTIs. Out of total women who participated in the study, only 47.6% of the women with STIs/RTIs symptoms sought health care. Among those who did not seek treatment, 58.65 % females were belonging to 21-25 years of age group. Maximum 65.6% females who were illiterate had not sought any treatment for symptoms of these diseases as compared to 65% who had taken treatment for the presented symptoms who were educated up to higher secondary and above level. 62.5% females belonging to class V had never sought treatment as compared to 100% women who were classified to class I. The poor health seeking behavior was associated with literacy and socioeconomic class of the participants. Private sector was the most favored place for taking treatment by them. Commonest reason for not seeking treatment was no female doctor at clinic. Information, Education and Communication (IEC) sessions, about STI symptoms and the benefits of treat-ment, especially targeted at women and low socioeconomic groups might be an immediately feasible measure that will help to reduce the burden of the disease.South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.5(2) 2015: 65-70

scholarly journals Screening for cervical dysplasia and reproductive tract infections among coffee plantation workers in Kodagu District, Karnataka, India.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Naveen Ramesh ◽  
Nihkil Dhanpal ◽  
Thaddeau Victor ◽  
Cathrin Nisha
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Cervical Dysplasia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Coffee Plantation ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Cervical dysplasia is a pre malignant condition and cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among women in developing countries. This study was undertaken to coffee plantation workers to assess the prevalence of cervical dysplasia and reproductive tract infections (RTI) and its associated ethological factors among women aged 40 years and above.Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted among female plantation workers aged 40 years and above and employed in coffee estates in Kodagu District, Karnataka, India. The tools in this study included an interview schedule to help collect socio demographic details and the procedures included per vaginal and per speculum examination along with Pap smear test. Results: A total of 141 women aged 40 years and above were screened for cervical dysplasia and reproductive tract infections. The prevalence of cervical dysplasia on Pap smear was seven percent and that of RTI was 12.05%. In this study there was no statistically significant association between cervical dysplasia or RTI with socio demographic variables like age, education, per capita in-come, age at marriage, age at first pregnancy or number of children.Conclusion: The prevalence of cervical dysplasia on Pap smear was seven percent and that of RTI was 12.05%. Regular screening of women in the reproductive age group with Pap smear and prevention and treatment of both partners with RTI may help reduce the chances of developing cervical cancer.International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 4 No 2 (2014) 01 – 04

scholarly journals Awareness and practices about menstrual hygiene and its impact among migrant adolescent girls of Dera: a community based cross-sectional study from Nashik (Maharashtra)

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shriram Vitthal Gosavi ◽  
Balaji Almale ◽  
Amit Gujarathi ◽  
Ashok Vankundre ◽  
Supriya Dhakane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Migrant Population ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Tract Infections

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Onset of menstruation is one of the most important changes occurring during adolescence. In various parts of India, there are several cultural traditions, myths and misconceptions related to menstruation, which make them vulnerable to genital tract infections. There is very little awareness about menstruation among girls when they first experience it. Social prohibitions and negative attitude of parents in discussing the related issues openly has blocked the access of adolescent girls to right kind of information especially among migrant adolescent girls. Women having better knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene and safe practices are less vulnerable to Reproductive Tract Infections (RTI) and its consequences. Hence this study was conducted with objective to assess awareness and practices of menstrual hygiene among adolescent in migrant population.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Study area and study population: This cross-sectional community based study was conducted among migrant adolescent girls residing in (Dera) the Corporation area of Nashik (Maharashtra). Duration of study: The study was carried out for 2 months. Purposive sampling method was adopted. We carried out in-depth interviews among such purposively selected adolescent girls till redundancy in responses started creeping up. A written informed consent was taken from the study subject’s. A semi-structured schedule with open ended questions was used for data collection process.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Majority of the study participants were not aware (75%) about menarche while for sanitary protection old traditional method cloths were used. Knowledge of menarche was mostly (50%) provided by friends followed by mother (35%).  </p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In the present study, we found that the myths and misconceptions about menstrual practices are still continued in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century. There is a need to focus on such migrant population for their better health.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, practice and perception of menstruation among adult women in the reproductive age group, in Mangalore, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 4595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shashidhar M. Kotian ◽  
Vyom K. Chaudhary ◽  
Venkata S. Mutya ◽  
Anurag S. Sekhon ◽  
Sheetal Sriraman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: Women often lack knowledge regarding reproductive health including menstruation which can be due to socio-cultural barriers in which they grow up. The present study is aimed at assessing the level of knowledge regarding menstruation and hygienic practices and perceptions during menstruation.Methods: It was a cross sectional study, conducted among 110 adult women to assess their knowledge regarding menstruation, practices followed during menstruation and their perceptionof menstruation. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 17. 0. Chi square test was applied. P<0.05 was considered to be significant.Results: Only 52% of the study population has satisfactory knowledge regarding menstruation. Women between 15 to 20 years of age and those from the middle and higher socio-economic groups seem to possess maximum knowledge regarding menstruation. Women of the higher socio-economic group practice better sanitary measures during menstruation with 100% of them using pads, as compared to women of lower socio economic group who showed a trend of using cloth (87.5%). Women of the upper socio-economic class (42.78%) had better perception towards menstruation (p<0.05).Conclusions: It is very important that lower socio-economic group should be educated about the importance of maintaining hygiene during menstruation by proper health education and equip them with skills regarding safe and hygienic practices to prevent the risk for reproductive tract infections.

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.

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