Relationship of education and socio-economic status with knowledge about abnormal uterine bleeding and its risk factors

Authors

  • Nupur Hooja Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Nisha Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Premlata Mital Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Smriti Bhargava Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Avantika Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Bhomraj Kumawat Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162575

Keywords:

Knowledge, Socio-economic status, Education, Abnormal uterine bleeding

Abstract

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common but overlooked condition. The lack of information and poor attitude towards health is often the reason. The knowledge of women regarding AUB and the preventable factors and its association with their education and socioeconomic status has never been assessed. Hence, the study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and attitude of women with AUB regarding the condition, its etiology, risk factors and treatment modalities in relation to their education and socio economic status.

Methods: The cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among women with AUB. Structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect the required information. Knowledge of AUB and its risk factors from women with AUB were given scores 1-8 and 1-6 respectively. Information on education and socioeconomic status  was also noted. Statistical analysis of data was done.

Results: Knowledge score for AUB ≤4 and its risk factors ≤3 was found in 63% and 72% of respondents respectively. Poor reading ability and low socio economic status was significantly associated with poor knowledge scores.

Conclusions: Intensive enlightenment of population using the mass media by trained personnel and strengthening of primary health care services is recommended.

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2017-01-05

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Hooja, N., Singh, N., Mital, P., Bhargava, S., Sharma, A., & Kumawat, B. (2017). Relationship of education and socio-economic status with knowledge about abnormal uterine bleeding and its risk factors. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 3(8), 2229–2232. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162575

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