scholarly journals Mental Wellbeing and Self-reported Symptoms of Reproductive Tract Infections among Girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Sushama A. Khopkar ◽  
Sangita Kulathinal ◽  
Suvi M. Virtanen ◽  
Minna Säävälä
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Western India ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Tract Infections

This study examined the self-reported mental wellbeing among slum-dwelling adolescents in Western India and asked whether adolescent postmenarcheal girls’ mental wellbeing and self-reported symptoms suggestive of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) were associated. A sub-section of a cross-sectional personal interview survey among unmarried 10–18-year-old adolescents (n= 85) in a slum in the city of Nashik was analyzed. Logistic regression models were used to assess the associations between sociodemographic variables, physical health indicators, and adolescent postmenarcheal girls’ mental wellbeing. Nearly every other postmenarcheal girl reported having experienced symptoms suggestive of RTIs during the last twelve months. Adolescent postmenarcheal girls’ mental health and some aspects of somatic health appear to be closely interrelated. Understanding the relationship between adolescent mental wellbeing and reproductive health in low-income countries requires further investigation. Health service development in growing informal urban agglomerations in India and beyond should provide combined mental and reproductive health services for adolescents.  

Sexual health promotion in Thailand

Sexual Health ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verapol Chandeying
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Population Control ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
System Reform ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Health Performance ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Mobile And Migrant Population

Sexuality and power are at the root of most sexual and reproductive health problems in Thailand, including reproductive tract infections, fertility and population control, unwanted pregnancy and abortion, unsafe abortion, unsafe motherhood and violence against women, as well as issues emerging from the mobile and migrant population, including the spreading of HIV/AIDS. In the past three decades, reproductive health services in Thailand have been established and strengthened. Since 1995, reproductive health has become a priority of the Ministry of Public Health. Health system reform in 2000 led to strategies and actions of health performance improvement. Ongoing multisectoral programmes include: (1) political and social involvement; (2) training for professionals; (3) multidimensional services; and (4) research.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Reproductive Tract Infections/Sexually Transmitted Infections among Rural Married Women – A Community Based Study Using Syndromic Approach

Healthline ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Anita Punia ◽  
Jyoti Yadav ◽  
Babita ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Jha ◽  
Sanjeet Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Syndromic Approach ◽  
Tract Infections

Introduction: Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to be a major public health problem and affecting women's health. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of RTIs/STIs among married women aged 18-49 years in rural areas and to determine the factors associated with these conditions. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 308 eligible married women aged 18-49 years in rural areas in District Sonipat, Haryana using the WHO-Syndromic Approach for diagnosis of RTIs/STIs. Results: The mean age of study subjects in our study was 32.1 years (SD = ± 8.3 years) with a range from 18 to 49 years. The overall RTIs/STIs prevalence was 49.3%. The most frequent symptom was vaginal discharge (55.3%) followed by pain during micturition (34.2%), dyspareunia (26.9%), pain lower abdomen (24.3%) and vulval itching (16.4%). RTI/STI symptoms were found significantly more among women who had history of any chronic disease, who had irregular menstrual cycles, used cloths as sanitary pads and among those whose husbands were substance users. Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence (49.3%) of RTIs/STIs. Awareness about symptoms of RTIs, menstrual and personnel hygiene, raising literacy level of women, drive against use of addictive substances etc. by husbands is needed for control and prevention of RTIs. Primary health care services in respect of reproductive health should be strengthened and raising awareness among women about reproductive health issues through suitable communication strategies in order to bring about a positive behavior change for effective control of STIs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections among married women in the reproductive age group in urban slum of Bidar, Karnataka

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilip S. Rathod ◽  
Ashok D. Shelke ◽  
Dhananjay B. Naik ◽  
Pallavi M. Kesari
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) represent a major public health problem in developing countries. The consequences of RTIs are numerous and potentially devastating. The present study was conducted to give some indication of the likely burden of RTIs in urban slum of Bidar and also highlight some associated factors.Methods: This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the prevalence of various RTIs among married women in the reproductive age group of 15-44 years in an urban slum of Bidar (Karnataka) during September 2015 to February 2016. Total 357 married women in the reproductive age group of 15-44 years were interviewed.Results: The prevalence of RTI was found 36.1% with maximum prevalence of 42% in the age group of 35 years and above. Also the prevalence was high in illiterate women (53.2%), women having one or two children (54.1%), women using IUD (54.5%) and women having per capita income <Rs. 1000/- (46.35%).Conclusions: The prevalence of reproductive tract infections was most commonly associated with increasing age, illiteracy, low income, use of contraceptive methods and higher parity. The commonest reported symptom of RTI/STI was vaginal discharge. The RTI services should be focused on low income groups and health education regarding prevention and control of RTIs should be widely disseminated. 

scholarly journals Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Demelash Wachamo ◽  
Yadessa Tegene ◽  
Abdisa Tibeso ◽  
Assefa Washo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arsi Zone

Background. Young people are challenged with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems due to limited access to services and information. It contributes a high burden of sexually transmitted disease, unsafe abortion, and premature mortality, especially in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the SRH service utilization and associated factors among college students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 519 randomly selected college students from January 01, 2019, up to April 30, 2019. Data were collected through self-administered pretested questionnaires. Data entry and analysis for descriptive and logistic regression models were performed by using SPSS (version 23). The result was declared as statistically significant at p < 0.05. Results. The utilization of at least one SRH service in the last twelve months was seen in 304 (58.6%) students. Mainly information and counseling (81.3%), voluntary testing and counseling for HIV (80.6%), condom service (37.2%), pregnancy test (35.5%), family planning services (33.2%), and abortion care services (26.0%) were most frequently utilized. The students’ aged between 20 and 24 years [AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.38–3.06], female students [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.30–2.82], those not living with family [AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.05–2.26], those who discussed about SRH with family/friends [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.31–2.82], and those who participated in school clubs [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.58] more frequently used SRH service compared with their counterparts. Conclusions. The utilization of SRH services was low when compared with other studies and needs improvements to tackle RH-related problems. It requires pertinent health education and the SRH club at higher educational institutions is crucial.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Metode Jigsaw Dibandingkan Metode Make a Match dalam Pengetahuan Personal Hygiene Saat Menstruasi: Studi Literatur

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 843
Author(s):  
Ambo Sengngeng ◽  
Herinawati Herinawati ◽  
Vivin Dianty ◽  
Iksaruddin Iksaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Match Method ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Reproductive Health Education ◽  
Jigsaw Method ◽  
Tract Infections

Adolescents have problems related to personal hygiene at puberty due to a lack of knowledge of explanations and health services. Poor personal hygiene habits and can lead to reproductive tract infections. This literature study is to analyze the effectiveness of the jigsaw method compared to the make a match method in the knowledge of personal hygiene on menstruation in young women. The search results obtained were 8 journals and articles which were considered to have the same objectives as the research title. As for the journal review before being given a jigsaw, after being given a jigsaw, before being given a make a match, after being given a make a match. The results of the review of the research journal stated that the second method was more effective, namely the make a match method compared to the jigsaw method, seen from the increased knowledge of adolescents after being given counseling on reproductive health, personal hygiene during menstruation, and increasing significantly on the assessment graph with a statistical value before being given a jigsaw value of 37, 4%, after being given a jigsaw the statistical value of 73.5%, before being given a make a match 73.8%, after being given a make a match the statistical value increased by 75.8%. Based on the review of journals, the make a match method is more effective with the result that the statistical value of 75.8% increases as seen from the increase in respondents' knowledge. In providing reproductive health education about personal hygiene during menstruation for adolescents, the make a match method can be used.

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