Reproductive tract infections among rural women in Meerut.
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.
Jain
S
S
Department of Community Medicine, LLRM Medical College, Meerut.
Singh
J V
JV
Bhatnagar
M
M
Garg
S K
SK
Chopra
H
H
Bajpai
S K
SK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012424:Rural Population