IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Priyanka Singhal; Dr. Kapila Verma

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF VARIOUS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN KOLAR AREA OF BHOPAL MADHYA PRADESH

Dr. Priyanka Singhal, Dr. Kapila Verma

Abstract :

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases have been considered as a major health problem, in developing countries. For Indian society STDs are taboo. With up springing of HIV and AIDS, the attention and importance of STDs have again come into limelight. Epidemiological study is needed to understand the pattern of various STDs prevalent in Kolar, MP. Methods: The epidemiological patternof 900 patients have been studied. Patients were followed up at regular interval. Results: 51.78% were males and 48.22% were females. Out of these major percentage of patients had reported vaginal discharge (27.7%), followed by genital warts (23.6%). Females were reluctant to consult the doctor for their problem. (72%) were married and (27.7%) were unmarried. No contraceptive measures were taken in 50% cases. 20 cases of pregnancy with STDs were studied. Conclusions: A epidemiology study was taken up to understand the nature, type and extend of sexually transmitted diseases in the tribal population. Also to know the understanding amongst the masses about the STDs especially in teenagers and young people.