PREVALENCE OF RTI AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (15–49 YEARS) IN URBAN SLUMS OF MUMBAI.

Ms. Yogita Sanas

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2015

PREVALENCE OF RTI AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE (15–49 YEARS) IN URBAN SLUMS OF MUMBAI.

Ms. Yogita Sanas

Abstract :

RTIs are a significant public health problem as they cause wide spread morbidity and mortality in men and women, especially of reproductive age. In developing countries, RTI/STIs are the second or third most common public health problem of young people. The present study was undertaken with the objectives to assess the prevalence of various reproductive tract infections among women aged 15–49 years and to understand the influence of various factors on reproductive tract infections in women. A epidemiological study was undertaken over a period of 6 months from September 2014 to Feuary 2015 in an urban slum. Total 151 women of reproductive age group (15–49 years), residing in study area for more than 1 year, were selected. Information was collected on preformed, pre tested interview schedule by investigator. 38.41% of women in the study reported one or more RTI related symptoms, the various symptoms reported by women were Vaginal discharge (32.45%), Lower abdominal pain (2.65%), Genital skin condition 2.65(%), Genital Ulcer (0.66%) .