A cross sectional study on prevalence of health problems in women of reproductive age group in an urban slum area of South India.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: In developing countries, mothers and children constitute approximately 70% of the total population. In India, 19% of the total population is constituted by women of the child-bearing age (15-44 years) .Women’s health is of utmost importance since her health impacts on the health of her family and in turn reflects the wellbeing of society that she lives in. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out in an urban slum area of Department of Community Medicine, of private medical college in South India..At least one woman in reproductive age group (15-44 years) from each house of the area was selected for the study.. So the total numbers of the study subjects included in the study were 271. Results: Out of 271 women in the study population, 74 (27.31%) and 61(22.51%) belonged to the age group of 20 to 24 years and 25 to 29 years respectively. 79 (29.15%) of the women had general morbidity. Commonest general morbidity was RTI(9.96%) followed by bodyache(8.86%). Commonest gynaecological morbidity was menstrual problems (21.77%) followed by white discharge (14.02%). Conclusion: Association between anaemia and gynaecological morbidity was found to be significant. The prevalence of gynaecological morbidity and anaemia are on the higher side which requires due attention and consideration. The importance of supplementation with iron and folic acid tablets should be emphasized in order to improve haemoglobin levels. Women should be made more aware regarding general morbidity and gynaecological morbidity so that they can look after their own health and consult medical personnel when necessary.
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Pravin N Yerpude, Keerti S Jogdand
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