INCIDENCE OF STI/RTI IN PREGNANT AND NON PREGNANT WOMEN AND PREGNANCY OUTCOME

Amrita Chaurasia; Savita Parihar; Shweta Patel

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

INCIDENCE OF STI/RTI IN PREGNANT AND NON PREGNANT WOMEN AND PREGNANCY OUTCOME

Amrita Chaurasia, Savita Parihar, Shweta Patel

Abstract :

Aims and objectives: To find incidence of sexually transmitted infections in women of reproductive age group and it�s adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcome. Material and methods: After history taking of 500 pregnant and 500 non–pregnant women, examination done with special emphasis on symptomatology of STI. Vaginal pH was detected. Hanging drop preparation, wet and KOH smear, Whiff test, Gram staining for Nugent�s scoring was done to detect various infections. Test for HIV–1 & 2, HPV and syphilis was done. Results: Incidence of STI/RTI in pregnant and non pregnant women was 22.7% and 33% respectively. Gardenella and Candida co infection was 20(33.8%) and 22 (29.7%) in pregnant and non pregnant women respectively. Candida, in 37(7.6%) pregnant women where as Gardenella was most common, 48(9.8%) in non pregnant women. The difference between two groups was statistically significant for normal pregnancy outcome (p=0.000) and preterm delivery (p=0.000). The difference was not statistically significant for intrauterine fetal demise (P=0.45), intrauterine growth restriction (p=.80), low birth weight babies(p=.10) and abortion (p=.26). Conclusion: In view of the higher prevalence of STIs among rural and illiterate women primary health care level needs to be strengthened in respect of reproductive health.