A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Married Women Regarding Prevention of Lower Reproductive Tract Infection at Bettahalsur, Bangalore

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of married women regarding prevention of lower reproductive tract infection at Bettahalsur, Bangalore, India. A total of 100 married women were selected for the study in the age group of 20–45 years by convenience sampling technique. The knowledge questionnaire consisted of 30 items and practise checklist consisted of 10 items. The result suggested that majority of married women had inadequate knowledge (93%) and practices (95%) towards prevention of lower reproductive tract infection.

Keywords: Reproductive tract infection, prevention, STD, complications, inflammation

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Patel H. A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Married Women Regarding Prevention of Lower Reproductive Tract Infection at Bettahalsur, Bangalore. Journal of Nursing Science and Practice. 2016; 6(3): 37–39p.