Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Exploratory Study on Health Seeking Behaviour of Rural Married Muslim Women for Vaginal Discharge

Dr Davey Anuradha, Dr Davey Sanjeev, Dr Pant Bhawana, Dr Sharma Parul

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The importance of controlling Reproductive Tract Infection/ Sexually transmitted Infection (RTI/STI) has increased, as even single sexual exposure, the risk of becoming HIV infected 10–30 folds in the presence of genital ulcers. But personal variables like perception of the client about the disease determine the treatment seeking behaviour. Objective: To determine the socio–demographic determinants of married Muslim women, their hygiene practice followed during menstruation; and to explore factors influencing care seeking behaviour for abnormal vaginal discharge. Methodology: Community based cross sectional study, target population: married Muslim women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years). Study unit: Each woman attending the Out Door Patient (OPD) for any reason; sample size: 100 Results: Fifty four percent respondents mentioned that they do not take bath at all during menstrual flow, most common reason mentioned was Gunah (40.7%). The lower abdominal pain is the most significant symptoms by which women has self reported to the health centre for consultation (chi sq=16.174, P

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Dr Davey Anuradha, Dr Davey Sanjeev, Dr Pant Bhawana, Dr Sharma Parul Exploratory Study on Health Seeking Behaviour of Rural Married Muslim Women for Vaginal Discharge International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.V May 2013

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