RESUMEN
A study based on 198 women above 45 years of age was undertaken using interview methods in a house to house survey, to find the self reported morbidity and awareness regarding common cancers and screening tests. In this study the most commonly reported morbidity was due to reproductive system and related problems. Among reported problems the most common was visual (66.5%) followed by joint pains(58.9%).There was a highly significant relationship between Hypertension, Diabetes and age and also highly significant relationship between education and reported morbidity like low back ache, easy fatiguability, Hypertension and Diabetes. Women in the age group (45-55years) had a significantly better awareness about common cancers. 29.7% women were aware of breast self examination (BSE) and 20.6% practicing BSE. It was also found that women belonging to nuclear families were significantly more likely to practice BSE. Two thirds of the respondents did not know about the screening test for Breast Cancer and 83.7% were unaware of the test for cervical cancer.
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Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Dolor de Espalda/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de la Mama/diagnóstico , Autoexamen de Mamas , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnóstico , Fatiga/diagnóstico , Femenino , Enfermedades de los Genitales Femeninos/diagnóstico , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Encuestas Epidemiológicas , Humanos , Hipertensión/diagnóstico , India/epidemiología , Menopausia , Persona de Mediana Edad , Morbilidad , Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino/diagnósticoRESUMEN
A house-to-house survey was carried out in Edavanakad Panchayat in Ernakulam district of Kerala to study the utilization and satisfaction from the MCH services provided by the Government and private hospitals. In all 92 women of age 15-45 were selected for the study. The use of private hospital for delivery increased with education. Younger women (age <20 years) used equally both the Government and private hospitals. Overall Government hospital was preferred over private. Antenatal practices were very good with 99% of the women having visited a doctor at least 3 times during pregnancy and women who received TT injection (99%) & IFA tablets (98%) respectively were also very good. More housewives used Government services as compared to the workingwomen and found them convenient and satisfying. The further satisfaction in services may be increased by encouraging community participation.