Study on urinary tract infection among females of reproductive age group in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

Muthulakshmi M.; Gopalakrishnan S.

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174274

Authors

Muthulakshmi M. Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Gopalakrishnan S. Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174274

Keywords:

Bacteriuria, Women, Urinary pathogens

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as the presence of microbial pathogens in the urinary tract and women of the reproductive age group (15-44 years) are the most vulnerable population. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in primary care. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of UTI among females of reproductive age group and to determine the association between socio demographic factors and prevalence of UTI.

Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study carried out in the rural field practice area attached to a Medical college in Kancheepuram district. The study group were 250 women of reproductive age group (15-44 years). The data was collected using a structured interview schedule followed by collection of urine for microscopic examination and culture. Data was analysed using SPSS 15 software. Prevalence of UTI was calculated using percentages and strength of association was tested between socio-demographic characteristics and prevalence of UTI.

Results: Prevalence of UTI among females of reproductive age group was found to be 20.4%. There was a strong statistical significant association between levels of education of the study subjects (Odds Ratio 18.11, p value <0.05), the socio economic status (Odds ratio 6.36, p value <0.05) and UTI.

Conclusions: UTI is a serious public health problem if untreated. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment will prevent the chances of developing further complication of UTI and will help to reduce the sufferings of the patient, hospital stay and economic loss.

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