Knowledge, Perception and Attitude towards Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Among Women with AUB
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
AUB is a common but most overlooked condition. The lack of information and poor attitude towards health is often the reason. A 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. Statistical analysis of data was done. Knowledge score for AUB 4 and its risk factors 3 was found in 63% and 72% of respondents respectively. 33% believed sterilization could cause AUB. Major sources of information were friends and relatives in 67% and TV/ radio in 18%. 68% women believed that hysterectomy was the only treatment and 27% thought medical treatment was helpful. Women willing for medical treatment and hysterectomy were 58% and 23% respectively. Major cause of late presentation was distance from the hospital. In 18% it was family problems and attitude. Knowledge of AUB, its risk factors, etiology and proper treatment was low. Intensive enlightenment of population using the mass media by trained personnel is recommended.
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Nisha Singh, Brijesh Dadhich, Sapna Aseri, Swati Nayan, Andleeb Fatima, N. Hooja
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