Prevalence of Pyuria and its associated factors among pregnant women availing antenatal care services at a maternity hospital in rural Karnataka
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common during pregnancy and if left untreated can lead to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Pyuria on routine urine microscopy is suggestive of UTI. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of pyuria among pregnant women attending a rural maternity hospital. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted at a rural maternity hospital in Solur, Ramanagara District of Karnataka during January to March 2014, with 150 women taken by convenience sampling. A pretested semi structured questionnaire was administered to pregnant women irrespective of period of gestation, which included socio-demographic details, obstetric history, symptoms of UTI and Reproductive Tract Infection. Urine microscopic examination was also done. Results: Of the 150 pregnant women who participated in the study, the prevalence of pyuria was 50%. 27% of the women had asymptomatic pyuria. The factors significantly associated with pyuria in pregnancy were burning micturition, dysuria and lower abdominal pain. Conclusion: The prevalence of pyuria among pregnant women availing regular antenatal services at a rural maternity hospital was found to be high (50%) with a large proportion of asymptomatic pyuria. It is recommended that Urine Microscopy should be included in routine antenatal care for all pregnant women in rural setting also.
Authors and Affiliations
Avita Rose Johnson, Suguna A, Ann Sarah Koshy, Sr. Jincy Joseph, Sr. Irudhaya Maria Vijaya, Sr. Cicy Varghese, Twinkle Agrawal
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