Prevalence and associated factors of genital and sexually transmitted infections in married women of Iran

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of genital and sexually transmitted infections and its related factors in married women in Iran

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 4 274 married women living in urban and rural areas of the Zanjan province from 2012 to 2013. We used stratified cluster sampling to select the participants. Data collection included demographic characteristics, reproductive status, and cervical cytology results

Results: The prevalence of lower genital infections and sexually transmitted infections were 20.1% and 7.4%, respectively. The most common vaginal infection was bacterial vaginosis with a prevalence of 8.5%, and the most common sexually transmitted infection was Trichomonas vaginalis [1.4%]. The use of the intrauterine device [IUD] as a contraceptive, living in an urban area, and experiencing vaginal discharge were significantly related to genital tract and sexually transmitted infections

Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of genital infection among women living in Zanjab. Screening and treatment of genital infection are necessary to prevent adverse consequences in women who use an IUD or live in urban areas

[Relationship between sleep quality and quality of life in chemical warfare victims with bronchiolitis obliterans referred to Baqiyatallah hospital of Tehran, Iran]

Decrease of quality of life and undesirable sleep in individual with bronchiolitis due to chemical exposure reported in previous studies. This study was applied to assess relationship between sleep quality and quality of life in chemical warfare victims with bronchiolitis obliterans. In this descriptive correlative study, 93 chemical warfare victims with bronchiolitis obliterans referred to respiratory clinic of Baqyatallah hospital were selected by convenience sampling method. Quality of life and sleep quality was measuring the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire and Pittsburgh sleep Quality Index [PSQI]. Pearson correlation coefficient was showed a positive and significant correlation between sleep quality and quality of life. Also it was revealed significant relationship between psychological disorders and undesirable sleep quality [P<0.05]. The findings suggest there is need to improve sleep quality in this population in order to enhance their heathed-related quality of life