Prevalence of High Risk Behaviour amongst RTI Patients - A Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: RTIs though perceived as a neglected problem affecting health and social well-being of women, is not so uncommon. Untreated infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, cervical cancer, foetal loss or infant health complications, with a threefold to fivefold increase in risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. Rise in prevalence of RTIs goes hand in hand with high risk behaviour and further blown up by inapt choice of contraception. Study aimed to estimate prevalence of RTIs and explore high risk behaviour and choice of methods of contraception amongst RTI patients. Material and methods: 500 RTI patients were studied at tertiary care centre, in a cross- sectional observational study, to estimate prevalence of RTIs, their high risk behaviour and choice of methods of contraception. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee and informed written consent was taken from all participants in the language best known to them. Results: High risk sexual behaviour was reported more in husbands 116 (23.20%) as compared to wives 42 (8.40%). Majority 51 (10.20%) were found to be positive for hepatitis C followed by 34 (6.80%) HIV +ve and 31 (06.20%) positive for hepatitis B. Only 7 (1.40%) patients were positive for syphilis. 232 (56.31%) were utilizing one of the contraceptive methods. Conclusion: High risk behaviour reported points to the need for harm reduction strategies. Emphasis to be laid on usage of appropriate type of contraceptive method prioritizing prevention of transmission of infections.
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Singh Amandev, Siriesha . , Jain Ira
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