Validity of Syndromic Diagnosis in RTI / STI Among Women of Reproductive Age Group

Dr. S.D. Shanbhag; Dr. Snehal N. Bhokare

Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

Validity of Syndromic Diagnosis in RTI / STI Among Women of Reproductive Age Group

Dr. S. D. Shanbhag, Dr. Snehal N. Bhokare

Abstract :

Background: RTI / STI are a major public health problem among Reproductive age group women especially in developing countries. Objectives : To determine the distribution of RTI symptoms by syndromic approach. To compare syndromic diagnosis with laboratory diagnosis of RTI / STI. Methodology – An observational study to compare syndromic diagnosis with laboratory diagnosis of RTI/ STI among women of 19–45 yrs of age attending gynecology out patient department at, RCSM and Govt. Medical College, Kolhapur during the study period of Jan–July 2013 by using predesigned, pretested structured schedule. A total of 490 women were personally interviewed and clinically examined. They were investigated by serology and vaginal swab. Treatment was given according to national STI case management guidelines. Statistical analysis was done by percentage and proportion. Results : In present study, Validity of syndromic diagnosis for RTI was 96.7% on laboratory analysis 99% were diagnosed positive on microscopy 38% of them were confirmed on culture. Conclusion: The commonest syndrome among study population was vaginal discharge syndrome. On laboratory diagnosis, the commonest RTI found was candidiasis