Knowledge, Behaviors and Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections: A Descriptive Study on Rural Women in Hunchun, China
Asian Nursing Research
;
: 122-129, 2010.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence, knowledge and behavior about reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among rural Chinese women in Hunchun, China.METHODS:
The study employed a cross-sectional research design with a convenience sample of 190 participants who had received microfinancing. Data were collected by trained research staff, utilizing face to face interviews and physical examinations.RESULTS:
About 1 in 5 participants (20.3%) had had more than 5 pregnancies and 26.7% had had 3 or more abortions. More than half (57.3%) of study participants had an RTI at the time of examination, and 92.3% reported having had at least one RTI symptom. Nearly half (49.6%) of the women who exhibited RTI symptoms reported no utilization of any healthcare services. Age, number of pregnancies, RTI knowledge, and behavior were found to be significant correlates in the sample.CONCLUSIONS:
The prevalence of RTI among low-income rural Chinese women were extremely high, indicating the urgent need for effective and culturally sensitive health education, particularly targeted to the poor rural population.
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Asunto principal:
Proyectos de Investigación
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Población Rural
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China
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Educación en Salud
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Prevalencia
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Atención a la Salud
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Pueblo Asiatico
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Infecciones del Sistema Genital
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Asian Nursing Research
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
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