Reproductive tract infections among rural women in Meerut.
Indian J Med Sci
;
1999 Aug; 53(8): 359-60
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-65982
ABSTRACT
The present study was done among 500 women of reproductive age group. Study revealed overall prevalence rate of RTI of 44.8%. Excessive vaginal discharge was the most common presenting symptom (42.0%). Inspite of such an high prevalence of reproductive tract infections, only 22.8% of the women sought treatment for their problem. The study suggests to improve the awareness about RTI and its treatment facility among women and also recommends to develop a strategy to train and reorient the health personnel.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Female
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Humans
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Attitude to Health
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Health Surveys
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
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Adult
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Sci
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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