A Hospital Based Prospective Study to Evaluate the Urinary Tract Infections Among Women in Reproductive Age Groups

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTIs) are one of the most common problems among women especially during pregnancy. Many researchers have regarded UTI as the most common bacterial infection encountered by human beings and have attempted to investigate the antimicrobial pattern exhibited by these pathogens responsible for the infection. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of UTI among pregnant women, married and unmarried women. Material & Methods: A prospective study done on 100 women of the reproductive age group 18-44 years who were attend with complain of lower urinary tract symptoms with fever or without fever in urology OPD/ obstetrics &gynaecology OPD of SMS hospital, Jaipur for 6 months period. Each woman was interviewed using a Questionnaire containing personal information such as age, occupation, Gravidity, months of pregnancy and educational level. Data were calculated and presented as numbers and percentages. Results: The study showed that 60% belonged to 21-30-year age group followed by 25% who belonged to 31-40-year age group. Almost 66% of females were married and 34% were unmarried. 34.85% of them were pregnant and more than half of them were in the 3rd trimester. The total prevalence rate of UTI was 28%. The higher percentage of UTIs was found among pregnant women 50%, in their 3rd trimester 42.85%, aged between 21-30 years, 41.5%. The majority of women with UTIs were housewives 64.28%, from rural areas 71.42%, and illiterate 60.71%. Conclusion: The study concluded that a significant association was found between the prevalence of UTIs among women and their age, educational level, marital status, gravity and residency.