The prevalence of reproductive tract infections in rural areas studied by the community based intervention programme
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RTI’s, UTI’s, STI’s, CHADAbstract
In developing countries Reproductive tract infections are very important public health problem. RTI’s that are not sexually transmitted are considered even more common.2 These infections present major health, social and economic problems 3,4 A baseline study done among married young women in 1996–97 found a high prevalence of reproductive tract infections.14 In response to the findings of this study, CHAD has adopted a comprehensive community based interventional strategy to reduce the burden of RTIs. Health education providing information on RTI’s is provided to adolescents in school health programmes, out -Of-school youth and to young married couples. Regular mass education campaigns are held in the villages. The health team offers counseling on risk reduction both at the hospital and during home visits. In an attempt to expand health care services for early diagnosis and prompt treatment to the community level. Aim: To study the effect of a community - based intervention on the prevalence of reproductive tract infections in the community. Results: The total number of married women between the ages 15 - 25 years in Durgapur region from Gopalpur, Rajbandh and Panagargh villages were around 1740 participants.
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