Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection among Women at Productive Age at Babel Technical Institute in Hilla City
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Back ground Urinary: tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in women, and 50% to 60% of adult women experience a UTI during their lifetime [1].A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition in which one or more parts of the urinary system (the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) become infected [2].Objectives: to assess Risk factors for U.T.I. among women in Reproductive age. To identify the causes & symptoms of U.T.I. To determine the relationship between the socio demographic characteristics and predisposing behaviors for U.T.I. Methodology: A descriptive analytic design was conducted on Non- Probability (purposive sample) of (100) women who have suffering from U.T.I. in Hilla City. A questionnaire has been used as a tool of data collection for the period 0f 9th of February 2015 to April 20th 2015 and consists of three part ;including : Socio Demographic, ,and dietary, hygienic factors , disease suffering& symptoms. Descriptive statistical analyses are used to analyze the data. Results: The results of the study reveal that of 35% women aged (( 21-25)) years, (46%)were Institute & College, Social Status were Married( 52%), resident in urban (72%); (52%) enough socio economic status , and 67%) were in housewife ,economic status (52%) were in enough level,. And about BMI were 67% in normal weight 18.5-24.9kg/m2. In light of women's responses to dietary factors, all items reported pass assessment, there is significant relationship P≤ 0.05 between dietary behaviors and socio demographic characteristics in women occupation and socio economic status. Women’s responses to hygiene factors, all items reported pass assessment, except in Avoid Shower more than twice a day& Used for drying single-use wipes. There is significant relationship P≤ 0.05 with all Hygiene factors and Demographical Characteristics variables except in Age Groups. Recommendations: Educational programs in the early teen females about health food, health education for all women about personal hygiene.
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Wafaa Ameen, Saadya Hummade
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